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2) Electrical Shock Hazard
Before removing a faulty oven light bulb, make sure
you turn OFF the power to the range at the main fuse
or circuit breaker panel. If you
don
’
t know how to do this,
contact an electrician.
Do
not
remove
the
kick
panel
or
the
back
panel.
Due
to
electrical
wires
behind
it,
both
panels
should
only
be
removed
by
a
qualified
technician.
This
appliance
is
equipped
with
a
three-prong
grounding
plug
for
your
protection
against
shock
hazard
and
should
be
plugged
directly
into
a
properly
grounded
power
outlet.
Do
not
under
any
circumstances
cut
or
remove
the
grounding
prong
from
this
plug.
Failure
to
follow
this
advice
may
result
in
death
or
electrical
shock.
3) Tipping Hazard
All ranges can tip and cause injuries to adults and children.
To prevent tipping,
install the anti-tip device supplied with
your range. Follow all installation instructions. Even after
the safety device is installed, do
not step, lean or sit on the oven door or
place any heavy objects on it. Doing so
may result in personal injury.
Re-engage the anti-tip device if the
range is moved. Do not
operate the
range without the anti-tip device in place and engaged.
Make sure anti-tip device is installed as follows:
1 Slide the range forward.
2 Install the anti-tip device as described in the instruction
sheet.
3 Safely tilt the front section of the range and slide the
range slowly back against the wall.
4 The rear pins should slide under the bracket. Do not
use the appliance until it has been secured. Failure to
follow this advice may result in serious injury.
4)
Explosion Hazard
If you smell gas, do not use the
appliance. Open
a window or door to let
the gas escape, then
follow the
instructions on the inside front cover
of
this manual.
Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion
may result.
Turn all burners off, then smother fire or flame with a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Do not try to smother
with flammable blankets.
Do not heat unopened food
containers such as
cans. Build-up of
pressure may cause container
to
burst and result in injury.
Failure to follow
this advice may
result in injury or death.
5)
Fire Hazard
Never use your appliance as a space heater. Persons could
be injured or a fire could start.
Keep the area around the appliance free from combustible
materials (e.g. wall coverings, curtains, drapes, gasoline and
other flammable vapors and liquids.
Clean the stove and burners regularly
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate on the surfaces or near the appliance.
Do not hang any articles (e.g. dish towels off the oven
handle. Some fabrics may ignite or melt from the heat.
Never leave the cook top burners unattended when in use.
Boil over causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may
ignite. Never spray an aerosol cleaner on or around the
appliance while burners are lit,
Be sure all the controls
are
Symbol
Definition
This
will alert you
to
potential
personal
or
property
safety
hazards.
Obey all
safety
rules to
avoid
any
property
damage,
personal
injury
or
death
.
WARNING indicates a potentially
hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in serious
injury or death
.
CAUTION
indicates a
moderate
hazardous
situation,
which,
if
not
avoided,
could
result
in
minor
or
moderate
injury
.
CAUTION
–
when used
without
the
safety
alert symbol,
indicates a
potentially
hazardous
situation,
which,
if
not
avoided,
could
result
in
property
damage
.
IMPORTANT used for installation,
operation and maintenance
information that are not related to
safety.
