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Important Safety Instructions
General Safety, cont.
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Do not use the rangetop as a space heater.
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Air curtains or range hoods that blow air downward shall not be used with a gas range unless the hood and
range are designed and tested according to the Standard for Domestic Gas Ranges, ANSI Z21.1 • CSA1.1, and
listed by an independent testing laboratory for combination use.
To reduce risk of property damage, fire, personal injury, and death:
If you smell gas:
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Close the valve and do not use the rangetop.
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Do not light a match, candle, or cigarette; or turn on any gas or electric appliances.
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Do not touch any electrical switches or plug in a power cord.
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Do not use any phone in your building, and evacuate the building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from another building. Follow the supplier’s directions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Checking for Gas Leaks
Leak-testing the appliance must be done as the manufacturer directs. Do not use a flame to check for gas
leaks. With a brush, spread a soap-and-water solution around the area in question. If there is a gas leak,
small bubbles will appear in the solution.
Fire Safety
To reduce risk of property damage, fire, personal injury, and death:
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Do not store/place/use combustible items (e.g., paper, plastic, fabrics, gasoline) near the range.
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Do not wear loose-fitting or hanging garments or accessories while using the range.
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Keep flammable items away from the cooktop burners.
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Regularly clean the oven vents.
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Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth as a pot holder.
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Do not douse a grease fire with water but turn off the burner, and if needed, use a multi-purpose,
dry-chemical, or foam extinguisher.
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(Oven fires) Keep the door closed, and turn off the oven. Do not open the door until the fire is out. If needed,
use a multipurpose, dry-chemical, or foam extinguisher.
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Do not heat sealed containers.
Gas Safety
Location Safety
To reduce risk of property damage, fire, personal injury, and death:
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Do not install the rangetop outdoors or where it will be exposed to weather/water or wind/ strong drafts.
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The rangetop must be installed within reach of a grounded, 3-prong outlet.
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Do not hang window treatments that could be blown onto the rangetop.
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For proper performance, the rangetop needs sufficient space all around the chassis.
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Wall coverings around the unit must withstand heat up to 194 °F (90 °C).
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Cabinet storage above the rangetop is discouraged but if unavoidable, leave at least 30 in. (76.2 cm) be-
tween the cooking surface and cabinet bottoms.
