WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow these basic precautions:
1.Read all instructions before using the range.
2.Install or locate the range only in accor- dance with the provided installation in- structions. It is recommended that the range be installed by a qualified installer. The range must be properly connected to the correct gas supply and checked for leaks. The range must also be properly connected to a grounded electrical sup- ply.
3.Gas fuels and combustion can result in potential exposure to chemicals known to cause cancer or reproductive harm. For example, benzene is a chemical which is a part of the gas supplied to the range. It is consumed in the flame during combus- tion. However, exposure to a small amount of benzene is possible if a gas leak oc- curs. Formaldehyde and soot are
4.Do not use the range for heating the room. Persons could be burned or injured, or a fire could start.
5.Do not leave children alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range. They could be burned or injured.
6.Do not wear loose or hanging garments when using the range. Clothing could ig- nite if it touches a surface burner and you could be burned.
7.Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
8.Do not operate the range if it is not work- ing properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9.Know where your main gas shut off valve is located.
10.Clean your range regularly. See “Care and Cleaning” instructions that are in- cluded with the range.
11.Use the range only for its intended use as described in this manual.
12.Do not store flammable materials on or near the range. They could explode or burn.
13.Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother flaming pan on range by covering with a well- fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Flam- ing grease outside of pan can be extin- guished with baking soda, or if available, a multipurpose dry chemical or
14.Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch an open flame. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth for a potholder. It could catch on fire.
15.Make sure the utensils you use are large enough to contain food and avoid boilovers and spillovers. Heavy splattering or spillovers left on a range can ignite and burn you. Pan size is especially important in deep fat frying.
16.Never leave burners unattended at high flame settings. A boilover could result and cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
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