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SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS
When properly cared for, your new DCS Appliance has been de signed to be a safe, reliable cooking appliance.
When using this restaurant caliber appliance, use it with extreme care, as this type appliance provides intense
heat and can increase the accident potential. Basic safety precautions must be followed when using kitchen ap-
pliances, including the following:
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Read the user guide thoroughly before using your new appliance. This will help to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury to persons.
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Begin by insuring proper installation and servicing. Follow these installation instructions. Be sure to have a
qualified technician install and ground this appliance before using.
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Have the installer show you where the gas supply shut-off valve is located so you will know how and where to
turn off the gas to the appliance.
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If you smell gas, the installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. Turn the gas to the appliance off
and follow the instructions on the inside front cover of this manual. Do not attempt to find the leak yourself.
This must be done by a qualified service technician.
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If by some chance a burner goes out and does not re-ignite and gas escapes, turn the gas to the appliance off
and open a window or a door to let the room air out. Do not attempt to use the appliance until the gas has had
time to dissipate.
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This appliance has been factory assembled for Natural Gas or Liquid Propane as indicated by model number.
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Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified service technician.
WARNING:
The flame sizes at the lowest (SIM) and highest (HI) settings (i.e. the minimum and maximum rate of gas flow
through the valve) were adjusted at the factory for optimum performance. You should not attempt to disassemble
the burner and modify these original gas flow settings. Doing so is extremely dangerous and will void the warranty.
If any modification to the factory settings is required, this should only be done by a qualified technician.
WARNING: Do not leave children alone --
Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances are in use. They should never be al-
lowed to turn knobs, push buttons, sit or stand on any part of an appliance.
WARNING:
Caution -- Do not store items of interest to children on, above, or at the back of any appliance.
Children could be seriously injured if they should climb onto or reach across the appliance to reach these items.
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Never store anything on the cooktop. Flammable materials can accidently catch fire, plastic items may melt or
ignite and other types of items could be ruined.
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Do not hang articles from any part of the appliance. Some fabrics are quite flammable and may catch on fire.
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If the appliance is near a window be certain the curtains do not blow over or near the cooktop burners; they
could catch on fire.
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Never let clothing, pot holders, or other flammable materials come in contact with, or too close to any burner or
burner grate until it has cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.
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Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets above the appliance.
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