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Important Safety Instructions
General Safety, cont.
• Ensure all meat and poultry is cooked thoroughly. Meat should always be cooked to an internal tempera-
ture of 160 °F (71 °C), and poultry to 180 °F (82 °C).Learn where the gas-supply valve is and how to open/
close it.
• Do not leave/store combustible material and liquids on/near the rangetop.
• Teach children not to touch or play with the controls or any part of the appliance.Do not keep objects of
interest to children on/above/around the range.
• 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.
• Do not use the rangetop as a space heater.
Fire Safety
To reduce risk of property damage, fire, personal injury, and death:
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Do not wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the rangetop.
• To avoid grease buildup, regularly clean the vents.
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Do not let pot holders or other flammable materials touch a heating element. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of a pot holder.
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In case of a grease fire, turn off the burner, and smother the fire with a tight-fitting lid, or use a multi-pur
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pose, dry-chemical or foam extinguisher. (Do not use water.)Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth as a pot
holder.
• Remove paper, utensils, food, and other items from the rangetop when not in use.
Gas Safety
To reduce risk of property damage, fire, personal injury, and death:
If you smell gas:
• Close the valve and do not use the appliance.
• Do not light a match, candle, or cigarette.
• Do not turn on any gas or electric appliances.
• Do not touch any electrical switches or plug in a power cord.
• Do not use any phone in your building, and evacuate the building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. 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.
