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This appliance is hot when operated and
can cause severe burns if contacted.
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Any changes or alterations to this
appliance or its controls can be
dangerous and is prohibited.
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Do not operate appliance before reading and
understanding operating instructions. Failure
to operate appliance according to operating
instructions could cause fi re or injury.
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Ensure the glass door is opened or removed
when lighting the pilot for the fi rst time and
when the gas supply has run out.
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Risk of fi re or asphyxiation, do not operate
appliance with fi xed glass removed and never
obstruct the front opening of the appliance.
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Do not connect 110 volts to the control valve,
with the exception of models; GSST8 and
GT8.
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Risk of burns. The appliance should be turned off and cooled before servicing.
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Do not install damaged, incomplete or substitute components.
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Risk of cuts and abrasions. Wear protective gloves, protective footwear, and safety glasses during
installation. Sheet metal edges may be sharp.
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Do not burn wood or other materials in this appliance.
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Provide adequate ventilation and combustion air. Provide adequate accessibility clearance for servicing
and operating the appliance.
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High pressure will damage valve. Disconnect gas supply piping before pressure testing gas line at
test pressures above 1/2 psig. Close the manual shut-off valve before pressure testing gas line at test
pressures equal to or less than 1/2 psig (35mb).
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The appliance must not be operated at temperatures below freezing (32°F / 0°C). Allow the appliance
to warm to above freezing prior to operation, with the exception of models; GSS36, GSS42; these
appliances are suitable for 0°F / -18°C.
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Children and adults should be alerted to hazards of high surface temperature and should stay
away to avoid burns or clothing ignition.
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Young children should be carefully supervised when they are in the same room as the
appliance. Toddlers, young children and others may be susceptible to accidental contact
burns. A physical barrier is recommended if there are at risk individuals in the house. To
restrict access to an appliance or stove, install an adjustable safety gate to keep toddlers,
young children and other at risk individuals out of the room and away from hot surfaces.
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Clothing or other fl ammable material should not be placed on or near the appliance.
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Due to high temperatures, the appliance should be located out of traffi c and away from
furniture and draperies.
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Furniture or other objects must be kept a minimum of 4 feet (1.22m) away from the front of the appliance.
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Ensure you have incorporated adequate safety measure to protect infants/toddlers from touching hot
surfaces.
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Even after the appliance is off, it will remain hot for an extended period of time.
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Check with your local hearth specialty dealer for safety screens and hearth guards to protect children
from hot surfaces. These screens and guards must be fastened to the fl oor.
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Any safety screen, guard or barrier removed for servicing the appliance, must be replaced prior
to operating the appliance.
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It is imperative that the control compartments, burners and circulating blower and its passageway in the
appliance and venting system are kept clean. The appliance and its venting system should be inspected
before use and at least annually by a qualifi ed service person. More frequent cleaning may be required
due to excessive lint from carpeting, bedding material, etc. The appliance area must be kept clear and
free from combustible materials, gasoline and other fl ammable vapors and liquids.
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If the appliance shuts off, do not re-light until you provide fresh air. If appliance keeps shutting off, have it
serviced. Keep burner and control compartment clean.
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Under no circumstances should this appliance be modifi ed.
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Do not allow wind or fans to blow directly into the appliance. Avoid any drafts that alter burner fl ame
patterns.
HOT GLASS WILL CAUSE
BURNS.
DO NOT TOUCH GLASS UNTIL
COOLED.
NEVER ALLOW CHILDREN TO
TOUCH GLASS.
!
DANGER
A barrier designed to reduce the risk of burns from the
hot viewing glass is provided with this appliance and
shall be installed for the protection of children and other
at-risk individuals.
!
WARNING
W415-2344 / A / 11.12.19
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