Important Safety Instructions
Please read all instructions before using this appliance.
Range Safety
•Have the installer show you the locations of the circuit breaker or fuse and the gas shut off valve. Mark them for easy reference.
•This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instructions for details.
•Service should only be performed by an authorized service technician who has undergone training for this specific type of unit. This is a
•Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended by an authorized service technician.
•Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged until an authorized servicer has examined it.
•Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
•Do not use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonfood products in this appliance. This type of range is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury.
•Secure all loose garments, etc. before beginning. Tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not wear loose fitting clothing or hanging garments such as ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves. Avoid reaching or leaning over the appliance. Be aware that certain clothing and hair sprays may contain flammable chemicals that could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns.
•In the event that personal clothing or hair catches
fire, DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish flames.
•Do not touch the cooking area(s) or the immediate surrounding area(s) while using the range or while it is cooling. Areas adjacent to the burners, oven and warming drawer may become hot enough to cause burns and may be hot even though they are off. Never let clothing, potholders, or other flammable materials come in contact with a cooking area until it has cooled.
•Do not operate range during a power failure. If the power fails, always turn off the range. If the range is not turned off and the power resumes, the range will begin to operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
•Always turn hood ON when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Pepercorn Beef Flambe).
•Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the blower or filter. Grease left on filters can remelt and move into the vent.
•DO NOT operate oven without oven bottom in place.
WARNING:Iftheinformationin thismanualisnotfollowedexactly,a fireorexplosionmayresultcausing propertydamage,personalinjuryor death.
Donotstoreorusecombustiblematerials, gasolineorotherflammablevaporsand liquidsinthevicinityofthisoranyother appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
•Donottrytolightanyappliance.
•Donottouchanyelectricalswitch.
•Donotuseanyphoneinyourbuild- ing.
•Immediatelycallyourgassupplier fromaneighbor’sphone.Follow thegas supplier’sinstructions.
•Ifyoucannotreachyourgas supplier,callthefiredepartment.
Installationandservicemustbeperformed byaqualifiedinstaller,authorizedservice agencyorthegassupplier.
•Whenever possible, do not operate the blower during a cooktop fire. However, DO NOT REACH THROUGH FIRE TO TURN OFF BLOWER.
•Do not clean the range while it is still hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes when applied to a hot surface.
•Exercise caution when opening the oven or warming drawer. Standing to the side, open the door slowly and slightly to let hot air and/ or steam escape. Keep your face clear of the opening and make sure there are no children or pets near the unit. After the release of hot air and/ or steam, proceed with your cooking. Keep doors shut unless necessary for cooking or cleaning purposes. Do not leave open doors unattended.
•Do not heat or warm unopened food containers either in the oven or the warming drawer.
•Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact the hot heating elements.
•Always use dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
•Do not use water or a wet rag or towel on a grease fire.
Smother fire with baking soda or use a dry chemical or foam- type (ABC) extinguisher.
•Take care that drafts like those from fans or forced air vents do not blow flammable material toward the flamesor push the flames so that they extend beyond the edges of the pan.
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