Frigidaire 318201024 important safety instructions Important Safety Instructions, Definitions

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.

Definitions

This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

WARNING

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

CAUTION

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

IMPORTANT

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related.

•Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the model/serial plate attached to the appliance.

•Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National

Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition in the U. S. A., or CSA C22.1, Part 1 in Canada, and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in this manual.

•In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box.

•User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician. This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop.

•Never modify or alter the construction of the appliance by removing panels, wire covers, locking plates, or any other part of the product.

WARNING

•All Warmer Drawers can tip.

•Injury to persons could result.

•Install anti-tip device packed with warmer drawer.

•See Installation Instructions.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of tipping of the Warmer Drawer, the drawer must be secured by properly installed anti-tip locking provided with the drawer. To check if the locking plates are installed properly, grasp the handle of the open drawer and see if the drawer will slide out of the opening. Refer to the installation instructions for proper locking plate installation.

WARNING

Do not use the warmer drawer for storage.

WARNING

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the drawer can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the warmer drawer. Do not allow children to climb or play around the drawer. An open drawer, when hot, may cause burns.

•Storage on Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in the drawer. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids.

Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, in or near the drawer. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.

•Do not leave children alone—Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

•DO NOT TOUCH INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE WARMER DRAWER. Surfaces may be hot even though they are not dark in color. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool.

•Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

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