Tappan 318200764 manual Important Safety Instructions, Do not use the oven for storage

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.

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

•Remove all tape and packaging wrap 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 Gas Code ANSI Z223.1—latest edition, or in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition, or in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code, Part 1, and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range.

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

Cold temperatures can damage the electronic control. When using the appliance for the first time, or when the appliance has not been used for an extended period of time, be certain the unit has been in temperatures above 32°F for at least 3 hours before turning on the power to the appliance.

•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 range.

				To reduce the
• All ranges		risk of tipping of the range, the
	can tip.	range must be secured by
• Injury to		properly installed anti-tip
	person	bracket(s) provided with the
	could result.	range. To check if the
• Install anti-		bracket(s) is installed properly,
	tip device	remove the lower panel or
	packed with	storage drawer and verify that
	range.	the anti-tip bracket(s) is
• See		engaged.	Refer to		the
	installation	installation	instructions		for
	instructions.	proper anti-tip bracket(s)
		installation.

•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 drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and may 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.

•Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface burners or in the storage drawer (if equipped). 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 on or near the range. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.

Do not store items of interest to children in

the cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

•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 SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNER OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN. Areas near surface burners 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 or hanging garments should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

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