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Important Safety Instructions
Electrical and Grounding Safety
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, and death:
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Plug the appliance in to a grounded, 3-prong outlet.
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Do not remove the ground prong.
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Do not use an adapter or an extension cord.
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Do not use a damaged power plug/cord, or loose power outlet.
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Do not modify the power plug, cord, or outlet.
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Do not put a fuse in a neutral or ground circuit.
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Use a dedicated 120-volt, 60-Hz, 20-amp, AC, fused electrical circuit. A time-delay fuse or circuit
breaker is recommended. Plug only the rangetop into this circuit.
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Do not connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing, gas, or hot-water lines.
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The rangetop must be grounded. If it malfunctions, grounding provides a safe path for the
current. The rangetop’s grounding plug must be firmly plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded per local regulations. If you are unsure your outlet is properly grounded,
have it checked by a licensed electrician.
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If codes allow a separate ground wire, a qualified electrician should determine the proper path
for this ground wire.
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Electrical service to the rangetop must conform to local codes, in the absence of which, it should
meet the latest ANSI/NFPA No. 70 – Latest Revision (for the U.S.) or the Canadian Electrical
Code CSA C22.1 – Latest Revisions.
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The rangetop owner shall ensure that proper electrical service is provided.
Installation Safety
WARNING
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury, and death:
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Only install the rangetop indoors away from weather, water, wind, and strong drafts.
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Select a location where a grounded, 3-prong outlet is easily accessible.
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If the rangetop is near a window, do not hang long curtains or paper blinds that may blow over/
onto the rangetop.
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For the rangetop to ventilate properly, its vents must not be blocked, and that there is enough
clearance all around. The vents allow the necessary exhaust for the appliance to operate
properly with correct combustion.
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Ensure the wall coverings near the appliance can withstand heat up to 200 °F (93 °C).
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Avoid cabinet storage above the rangetop. If such storage is unavoidable, leave at least 30 in.
(76.2 cm) from cooking surface to cabinet bottom, or install a hood that projects at least 5 in.
(12.7 cm) beyond the cabinet bottom.
