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NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the 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 range. These structures are important to safe
operation of the appliance and doing so may block airflow through the oven or cooktop 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 devices 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.
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 glass can get hot
during operation. Do not touch the glass – use the door handle to open or close the range door.
The push-to-turn gas valve knobs on the appliance are designed to be child-safe, however, they are not a guarantee of operation.
Children must not be left alone or unattended in the kitchen while the appliance is in use. Never leave the appliance unattended during
use. Boil-overs may occur, causing spills which may ignite.
Never wear loose fitting or long sleeved apparel while cooking. Never wear garments made of flammable materials. Clothing may ignite
or catch utensil handles. DO NOT drape towels or other items on door handles. These items could ignite and cause burns.
If your product is a range or oven 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.
If your product is a range or cooktop located near a window, be certain window curtains or other flammable objects do not blow over
or near the range burners; the items could catch on fire.
If operating the surface burners, the flame must be adjusted to just cover the bottom of the pan or pot. Excessive high flame settings
may cause scorching of the nearby counter-top surface, as well as the outside of the utensil and handles.
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 on fire.
If you are “flaming” liquor or other spirits under an exhaust, TURN THE FAN OFF. The draft from the fan could cause the flames to
spread out of control.
Care must be exercised if your appliance is equipped with a high-shelf. During heavy or continuous use, this shelf may be come hot. Do
not place combustible materials or plastic items on the shelf.
Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing them from the valve stems for cleaning.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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CAUTION
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of appliance shifting, it must be secured to the countertop with properly installed
hold-down brackets.
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