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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
VENTILATION SAFETY
WARNING
• The appliance should have proper ventilation in order to keep the unit operating
properly and maintain the temperature of immediate surroundings. Do not obstruct flow
of combustion and ventilation air.
• Observe all governing codes and ordinances, and check your local building codes as
they may vary from the general rules outlined in this manual.
• It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the
model/serial rating plate, in addition to within the Installation Manual.
• For proper operation of a gas appliance, the air necessary for gas combustion must
be able to flow into the room naturally. The air must flow into the room directly through
openings in the outside walls.
• These openings must be constructed so that it will not be obstructed from inside or
outside, and not be constructed close to the floor. The opening is recommended to be
on the side opposite to that on which the flue gases are discharged.
• The appliance should be located for convenient use in the kitchen; recessed
installations must provide complete enclosure of the sides and rear of the range.
• To eliminate risk of burns or fire by reaching overheated surface units, cabinet storage
space located above the range should be avoided. This risk can be further reduced by
installing a range hood or microwave hood combination that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5" (127 mm) beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
• If a range hood is installed with appropriate ducting, maintain a 30" (762 mm)
minimum clearance between the cooking surface and bottom of the hood.
• Avoid placing cabinetry directly above the appliance when possible. If cabinetry is
used above the cooking surface, use cabinets no more than 13" (330 mm) deep.
• Contact a service technician and/or a qualified floor covering installer to check that
wall coverings, countertops, and cabinets located around the appliance can withstand
at least 200 °F (93 °C).
