Hotpoint RGB747GER installation instructions Important Safety Instructions, Using Your Range

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to

four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by

a bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

When You Get Your Range

●Have the installer show you the location of the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary.

●Have your range installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service should be performed only by qualified gas range installers or service technicians,

●Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded

outlet only. Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system, it is your personal responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three- prong outlet in accordance with the National Electrical Code. In Canada, the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

●Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite.

●Locate range out of kitchen traffic path

and out of drafty locations to prevent poor air circulation.

●Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used. Your range can be converted for use with either type of gas. See Installation Instructions.

c After prolonged use of a range, high floor temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use. Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use. Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.

Using Your Range

●Don’t leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned,

Q Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, storage or broiler drawer (on models so equipped) or range top. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

s CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

WARNING-A1lranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the

range, attach an approved Anti-Tip device to the wall. (See Installation Instructions.) To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward. The Anti-Tip device should engage and

A;.4 prevent the range from tipping over. If you pull the range out from the

1wall for any reason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is engaged-when you push the range back against the wall.

●Let burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them.

●Never wear loose fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets over the cooktop. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with flame or hot oven surfaces and may cause severe burns.

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