Amana AKS3640, AKS3040 Important Safety Instructions, To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Warning and Important Safety Instructions ap- pearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or con- ditions you do not understand.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS

WARNING

WARNING–Hazardsorunsafepracticeswhich COULDresultinseverepersonalinjuryordeath.

CAUTION

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its in- tended purpose as described in this guide.

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appli- ancemustbeproperlyinstalledandgroundedby a qualified technician. Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appli- ance unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer. Have the installer show youthelocationofthegasshutoffvalveandhow to shut it off in an emergency.

Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.

WARNING: If the in- formation in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq- uids in the vicinity of this or any appliance.

–IF YOU SMELL GAS:

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch.

•Do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Followthegassupplier’s instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

–Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, serviceagencyorthegassupplier.

WARNING

Gas leaks may occur in your system and resultinadangeroussituation.Gasleaks may not be detected by smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install an UL approved gas detector. In- stall and use in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

TO PREVENT FIRE OR SMOKE DAMAGE

CAUTION

NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air may ignite flammable items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst.

Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.

Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials.

If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to pre- vent curtains from blowing over burners.

Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLO- SIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or stor- age near an appliance.

Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot. Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or soften if left too close to a lighted surface burner.

To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hotsurfaceburners,cabinetstorageshould not be provided directly above a unit. If storage is provided, it should be limited to itemswhichareusedinfrequentlyandwhich are safely stored in an area subjected to heatfromanappliance.Temperaturesmay be unsafe for some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.

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