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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
• The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California
to publish a list of substances known to the state
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm. and requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to
• Be sure all packing materials are removed from
the range before operating it to prevent fire or
smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
• Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer for the
type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used.
Your range can be converted for use with either
type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.
four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon WARNING: These adjustments must be made by a
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily qualified service technician in accordance with the
by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a
bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these
substances can be minimized by venting with an
open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
• Fluorescent light bulbs and safety valves on
standing pilot ranges contain mercury. If your
model has these features, they must be recycled
according to local, state and federal codes.
When You Get Your Range
• Have the installer show you the location of the
range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary.
• Have your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by qualified
gas range installers or service technicians.
manufacturer's instructions and all codes and
requtrements of the authority having jurisdiction.
Failure to follow these instructions could result in
serious injury or property damage. The qualified
agency performing this work assumes responsibility
for the conversion.
• After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum
that cannot withstand such type of use. Never
install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.
Using Your Range
AWARNING---Allranges
can tip and injury could result. To _]
prevent accidental tipping of the
range, attach it to the wall by installing
the Anti-Tip device supplied. ("_ '_
To check if the device is installed and
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of engaged properly, carefully tip the
your range unless it is specifically recommended
in this guide. All other servicing should be referred
to a qualified technician.
• Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
range forward. The Anti-Tip device should engage
and prevent the range from tipping over.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the device is properly engaged
outlet only. Do not remove the round grounding when you push the range back against the wall.
prong from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding If it is not. there is a possible risk of the range
of the home electrical system, it is your personal tipping over and causing injury if you or a child
responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded stand, sit or lean on an open door.
outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three- Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information
prong outlet in accordance with the National in this guide. Failure to take this precaution could
Electrical Code. In Canada. the appliance must be result in tipping of the range and injury.
electrically grounded in accordance with the • Do not leave children alone or unattended
Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use an extension where a range is hot or in operation.
cord with this appliance. They could be seriously burned.
• Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path • For your safety, never use your appliance for
and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot warming or heating the room,
outage (on standing pilot models) and poor
air circulation. _continued _ext pagej
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