SAFETY
Read
before using
appliance.
SAFETY NOTICE
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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 birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
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fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens
gives off a very small amount of carbon
monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure
can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
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Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this guide.
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Be sure your appliance is properly instilled
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
not attempt to repair or replace any part
of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY
REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
ranges can ti
p
and
could result. To
accidental
tipping of the range from
abnormal usage, including excess
loading of the oven door, attach it
to the wall or floor by installing
the Anti-Tip device supplied. To
check if the device is installed
and engaged properly, carefully
tip the range forward until it
engages the device.
If you pull the range out from the
for any reason,
sure the device engages
range when you push the range back. Please
to the Anti-Tip device information in this
book. Failure to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and injury.
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Do not leave children
should
not be left alone or unattended in an area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to sit or stand on any
of the appliance.
CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE
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Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the range.
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Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the range.
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Always keep combustible
coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from your
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Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door, drawer or range top. They could
damage the range and even tip it over, causing
severe personal injury.
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Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored in cabinets over the
range. Flammable material could be ignited if
brought in contact with hot surface units or
heating elements and may cause severe burns.
Use only dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces may
result in bums from steam. Do not let
pot holders touch hot surface units or heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit or
heating element.
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Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a safe distance from
your range.
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keep wooden and plastic utensils
and canned food a safe distance away from
your range.
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For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
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DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE.
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