Frigidaire 318205302 manual 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.

CAUTION

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

WARNING

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

IMPORTANT

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

•Remove all tape and packaging wrap 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 wiring label and other literature attached to the appliance. Do not remove model/serial number plate.

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

Electrical Code No. 70 - latest edition in the

United States, or CSA C22.1, Part 1 in Canada, and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

•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 to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.

WARNING

• All appliance can tip.

• Injury to persons could result.

• Install anti-tip bracket packed with your appliance.

• See Installation Instructions.

To reduce the risk of tipping, the appliance must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the unit. Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket installation.

•Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance such as removal of panels, wire covers or any other permanent part of the appliance.

•Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is to be stored or discarded.

•Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven. 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 appliance.

•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 OVEN ELEMENTS

OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN UNTIL THEY HAVE COOLED. The oven heating elements may be hot even though the elements are dark in color. Areas near the elements may become hot enough to cause burns. 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. Among these areas are the oven vent openings, the surfaces near these openings, oven door and window.

•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.

•Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires. Smother the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

•When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

•Use Only Dry Pot holders. Moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the pot holders touch hot surface units. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot holder.

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