Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
The safety symbol _calls your attention to safety messages that informyou of hazards that can killor hurt you or
others, or cause damage tothe product.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,if notavoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or
product damage.
Allsafety messages will identitythe hazard, tell you howto reduce the chance of injury,and tell youwhat can happen ifthe
instructionsare not followed.
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• All ranges can tip.
• Injury to persons could result.
• Install anti-tip device packed
with range.
• See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of
tipping, the range must be secured by properly
installed anti-tip bracket(s) provided with the
range. To check if the brackets are installed
properly, remove the storage drawer and verify
that the anti-tip brackets are engaged. Refer to
the Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip
bracket(s) installation.
•Remove all tape and packaging before using the
range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after
unpacking the range. Never allow children to play
with packaging material.
•Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the National
Electrical Code ANSl/NFPA No. 70--latest edition,
and local code requirements. Installonly per
installation instructions provided inthe literature
package for this range.
Askyour dealer to recommend a qualified technician
and an authorized repair service. Know how to
disconnect the power tothe range at the circuit
breaker or fuse box incase of an emergency.
•User servicing--Do not repair or replace any part
of the appliance unless specifically
recommended inthe manuals. All other servicing
should be done only by a qualified technician, this
may reduce the riskof personal injury and damage to
the range.
•Never modify or alter the construction of a range
by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers,
anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the
product.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors
or drawer of this range can result in serious injuries
and also cause damage to the range. Do not allow
children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a
child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting
in serious burns or other injury.
Do not use the oven for storage, rn
Do not store items of interest to children _'_
in the cabinets above a range or on backguard of a
range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could 0t)
be seriously injured. -r"
Never use your appliance to warming or
heating the room.
•Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven, near surface units.
This includes paper, plasticand cloth items, such as
cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as
flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as
aerosol cans, on ornear the appliance. 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 appliance
is in use. They should never be allowed to sitor stand
on any part of the appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR
THESE UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Both surface
and oven heating elements may be hot even though
they are dark in color. Areas near surface units 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
cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent
openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door
and window.
•Wear proper apparel--Loose-fitting orhanging
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.
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