Safety Information
As with all appliances, there are certain rules to follow for safe operation. Verify everyone who operates the oven is familiar with the operations and with these precautions.
Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described. Pay close attention to the safety sections of this manual.
Recognize the safety section by looking for the symbol or the word safety.
Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution.
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If the information 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 or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
•Extinguish any open flame.
•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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by an authorized installer, service agency or gas supplier.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, property damage, personal injury or death; verify wiring is correct, if components were replaced. Verify proper and complete operation of unit after servicing.
This gas appliance contains or produces a chemical or chemicals which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from fuel combustion make sure this appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to the instructions in this manual.
Due to the nature of cooking, fires can occur as a result of overcooking or excessive grease. Although a fire is unlikely, if one occurs proceed as follows:
Oven Fires
1.Do not open the oven door.
2.Turn all controls to the OFF position.
3.As an added precaution turn off the electricity at the main circuit breaker or fuse box and the gas at the main supply valve.
4.Allow the food or grease to burn itself out in the oven.
If smoke or fire persist call the local fire department.
To avoid risk of property damage or personal injury do not obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air to the oven.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, serious personal injury or death: Verify the oven has been properly grounded and always disconnect the electrical supply before servicing this unit.
NOTE: The maximum gas supply pressure for these models must not exceed 14 inches W.C.P.
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