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Overhead range hoods, which operate by blowing a downward air flow on to a range, shall not
be used in conjunction with gas ranges other than when the hood and range have been designed,
tested and listed by an independent test laboratory for use in combination with each other.
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Ensure that the room is well ventilated by keeping the air intakes open and in good working
order or by installing an extractor hood with discharge pipe. If the appliance is used intensively for a
long time the effectiveness of the ventilation will have to be increased, for example by opening a
window or increasing the power of any electric extractor fan.
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Flammable materials should not be stored on the appliance or near surface units. This includes
paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plastic ware and towels, as well as flammable
liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the appliance. Flammable
materials may explode and result in fire or property damage.
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Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and liquids.
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Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near
surface units.
Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above the appliance
or on the backguard of
a range
. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. Do
not allow children to climb or play around the appliance. They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance. Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously
injured.
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DO NOT TOUCH THE COOKING SURFACE, THE BURNERS, GRATES OR ANY AREAS
NEAR THEM.
Surface burners or appliance may be hot even though flames are not visible. Areas
near surface burners or appliance may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do
not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient
time to cool.
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