Warningand ImportantSafetyInstructionsap-
pearingin this guide are not meantto cover all
possible conditions and situations that may
occur.Commonsense,caution,and caremust
be exercisedwhen installing, maintaining,or
operatingthe appliance.
Alwayscontactyour dealer,distributor,service
agent,or manufacturer aboutproblemsor con-
ditions you do not understand.
RECOGNIZESAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS,
LABELS
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WARNING- H azardsorunsafepracticeswhich
COULDresult in severe personal injuryor death.
CAUTION - Hazardsor unsafepracticeswhich
COULD result in minor personal injury.
Readand follow all instructions before using
this appliance to prevent the potentialrisk of
fire,electricshock,personalinjuryor damageto
the applianceas a result of improperusage of
the appliance. Use appliance only for its in-
tendedpurposeas describedin this guide.
To ensure properand safe operation: Appli-
ancemustbeproperlyinstalledandgroundedby
a qualifiedtechnician.Do notattemptto adjust,
repair,service,or replaceanypartof yourappli-
ance unless it is specificallyrecommendedin
this guide.All other servicingshouldbe referred
to a qualifiedservicer. Have the installer show
youthelocationofthegasshutoff valveandhow
to shut it off in an emergency.
Always disconnect power to appliance before
servicing.
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glfARNING_
If the in-
formation 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 liq-
uids in the vicinity of this or any
appliance.
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. Followthegas 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 gassupplier.
Be sureall packingmaterialsare removed
from the appliancebeforeoperatingit.
Keeparea aroundapplianceclearandfree
from combustiblematerials,gasoline,and
other flammablevapors and materials.
If appliance is installed near a window,
properprecautionsshouldbe takento pre-
vent curtainsfrom blowingover burners.
Manyaerosol-type spraycans are EXP LO-
SIVE when exposed to heat and may be
highlyflammable.Avoid their use or stor-
age near an appliance.
Manyplasticsarevulnerableto heat. Keep
plastics away from parts of the appliance
that maybecomewarmor hot. Donotleave
plasticitems on the cooktopas they may
melt or soften if left too close to a lighted
surfaceburner.
To eliminate the hazard of reachingover
hotsurfaceburners,cabinetstorageshould
not be provided directly above a unit. If
storage is provided,it shouldbe limited to
itemswhichareusedinfrequently andwhich
are safely stored in an area subjectedto
heatfroman appliance. T emperatures may
be unsafefor some items, such asvolatile
liquids,cleanersor aerosolsprays.
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