Before you start...
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t follow
instructions.
DANGER
Your safety and the safety of
others are very important.
We have provided many important
safety messages in this manual and
on your appliance. Always read and
obey all safety messages.
All safety messages will tell you
what the potential hazard is, tell you
how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
You can be killed or seriously
injured if you don’t immediately
follow instructions.
It is the customer’s responsibility:
• To contact a qualified electrical
installer.
• To assure that electrical installation is
adequate and in conformance with
National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 — latest edition*, or Canadian
Electrical Code, C22.1 -1982 and C22.2
No. 01982 (or latest edition)** and all
local codes and ordinances.
Important: Observe all governing
codes and ordinances.
Electrical ground is required. See
“Electrical Requirements,” Page 6.
WARNING
Note: This cooktop is manufactured for
use with Natural gas. To convert to
L.P./Propane gas, see the Gas
Conversion instructions provided in
literature package.
Proper gas supply connection
must be
available. See “Gas supply requirements,”
Page 5.
Proper installation is your responsibility.
Have a qualified technician install this
cooktop.
Make sure you have everything
necessary for correct installation. It is the
responsibility of the installer to comply
with the installation clearances specified
on the model/serial rating plate. The
model/serial rating plate can be found on
the underside of the cooktop burner box.
It is recommended that an overhead vent
hood be used with this cooktop. For
island installations, a 48" (122 cm) hood
is recommended.
Check location where cooktop will be
installed. The location should be away
from strong draft areas, such as windows,
doors and strong heating vents or fans.
Do not obstruct flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
All openings in the wall or floor where the
cooktop is to be installed must be sealed.
WARNING: If the
information in this manual
is not followed exactly, a
fire or explosion may result
causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
— Do not store or use
gasoline or other
flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other
appliance.
— WHAT TO DO IF YOU
SMELL GAS
• Do not try to light any
appliance.
• Do not touch any
electrical switch.
• Do not use any phone in
your building.
• Immediately call your
gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your
gas supplier, call the fire
department.
— Installation and service
must be performed by a
qualified installer, service
agency or the gas
supplier.
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Copies of the standards listed may be obtained
from:
* National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Rd.
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
This is the safety alert
symbol.
This symbol alerts you to
potential hazards that can kill or hurt
you and others.
All safety messages will follow the
safety alert symbol and either the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING”.
These words mean:
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