13592 Desmond St., Pacoima, CA 91331 - 818.897.0808 - 888.753.9898 - www.americanrange.com
IMPORTANT SERVICE NOTICE!
Using any part other than genuine American Range factory supplied parts relieves
the manufacturer of all liability. American Range reserves the right to change
specifications and product design without notice. Such revisions do not entitle
the buyer to corresponding changes, improvements, additions or replacements for
the previously purchased equipment.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
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DO NOT try to light the appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switch, DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• IMMEDIATELY call your gas company. Follow the gas supplier instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the Fire Department.
READ & SAVE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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ALL PERSONNEL IN THE WORKPLACE WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO ANY EXPOSURE OR CARBON MONOXIDE MUST BE WARNED OF SUCH POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE. THIS WARNING SHOULD BE CONVEYED IN A MANNER SO THAT IT IS CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD BY THE EMPLOYEE. THE EMPLOYEE
MUST BE ASKED IF IN FACT HE OR SHE UNDERSTANDS THE CORRECT METHOD OF OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT AND THAT A RISK OF
EXPOSURE EXISTS IF THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IMPROPERLY.
CAUTION
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Purchase a kitchen fire extinguisher for your home and store it in close proximity to your appliance. Should an uncontrolled fire occur, never use water on grease
fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. The oven door interior and exterior, especially the oven door glass can get hot during operation. Do not touch the glass - use the
door handle to open or close the range door. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the kitchen while the appliance is in use. Never leave the appliance
unattended during use.
NEVER wear loose fitting or long sleeved apparel while cooking. Never wear garments made from flammable materials. Clothing may ignite or catch utensil handles.
DO NOT drape towel or other items on door handles. These items could ignite and cause burns.
ALWAYS place oven racks in the desired position before you start cooking and while the oven is cool. Always use dry and sturdy pot-holders to carefully slide the
oven rack out to add or remove food.
ALWAYS turn the appliance off at the end of cooking.
When dehydrating food items, periodically check during the process to ensure that they do not catch fire.
Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing them from the valve stems for cleaning.
WARNING
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NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance. Do not
use the range top or oven as a food or kitchen item storage area.
NEVER block or cover any slots, holes, or passages located anywhere inside or outside the appliance. These structures are important to safe operation of the appliance
and doing so may block airflow through the oven or cook top possibly causing carbon monoxide poisoning or fire. Routinely keep all slots free of grease and other
materials.
This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cookware. DO NOT USE any device or accessory not specifically recommended in this
guide. DO NOT USE pan or pan covers on surface units, grills, or griddles. These units can create serious safety hazards including personal injury, create performance
problems, and may damage the appliance.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables, or non-food products in or near this appliance. It is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking
food. The use of corrosive chemicals while heating or cleaning could result in personal injury or damage to the appliance.
INSTALLATION GUIDE AND USE & CARE MANUAL
Read instructions carefully prior to using the appliance. These instructions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shocks, fire and injury.
Upon completion of installation, have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Label for easy reference.
This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved for outdoor installation and use. Refer to WARRANTY section of this manual.
• DO NOT
store or use gasoline, kerosene or other flammables inside the oven or near the appliance.
• DO NOT
use the appliance if damaged and not working properly. Contact Manufacturer or authorized servicer for proper instructions.
• DO NOT
store any objects in front of the appliance. These may obstruct the vents and result in improper oven circulation and overheating.
• DO NOT
use aluminum foil or protective liners in any part of the appliance, especially inside the oven. They may cover the vents in the oven resulting in poor cook-
ing performance. They will damage the porcelain finish and if left for longer period, may cause fire.
• In case of fire inside the oven,
DO NOT
open oven door. Turn off appliance and disconnect the appliance in the circuit breaker or fuse box.
• It is recommended that a smoke detector be installed near the kitchen.
• It is recommended that a fire extinguisher be available in every household. Inquire from the local hardware store the proper type of fire extinguisher to use for the
type of fire, and ask instructions for its proper use.
• Care should be observed when opening doors during and after cooking. Open the oven door slightly at first to release some heated air or steam. Keep face away and
fully open door when safe.
• DO NOT
touch the heating element, racks or oven surfaces. Use dry pot holders when removing pans, cookie sheets and trays. Wet or damp pot holders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam.
• DO NOT
leave opened oven door unattended.
• DO NOT
allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit or hang on any part of the appliance. These may cause damage to the appliance and potentially cause injury.
• DO NOT
leave children and pets unattended in the kitchen area.
CAUTION
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