Frigidaire FGF354BGWG, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

 Read all instructions before using this appliance.

 Save these instructions for future reference.

This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions.  Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.

Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.

 This symbol will help alert you to situations  that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.

 This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily  injury or property damage.

•Remove all tape and packaging before using the range.

Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range.

Never allow children to play with packaging material.

•Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly installed

and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with

the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.—latest edition, or in

Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the

National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition, or

in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electrical Code Part

1,  and local code requirements. 

Install only per installation

instructions provided in the literature package for this range.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an

authorized repair service.  Know how to disconnect the power to

the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an

emergency.

•User servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the

appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.

All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician,

This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the

range.

•Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing

leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or

any other part of the product.

 Do not store items of interest to children in the

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.

Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously

injured.

 Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or

Heating the Room.

•Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should not

be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, broiler compartment,

near surface burners, broiler compartment or in the storage

drawer.

  This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as

cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids.

Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the

range.

•Do Not Leave Children Alone—Children should not be left

alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use.

They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the

appliance.

•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE

BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE

OVEN.

  Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though

flames are not visible.  Areas near surface burners 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.  Among these areas

are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent

openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and

window.

•Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging garments

should never be worn while using the appliance. 

 Do not let

clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.

•Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires—Smother the fire

with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-

type extinguisher.

•When heating fat or grease, watch it closely.

  Fat or grease

may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.

•Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders on hot

surfaces may result in burns from steam.

  Do not let potholders

touch hot heating elements.  Do not use a towel or other bulky

cloth instead of a potholder.

•Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Buildup of pressure

may cause container to burst and result in injury.

•Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be

stored or discarded.

IMPORTANT—

Do not attempt to operate the oven during a power

failure. If the power fails, always turn off the oven. If the oven is

not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will begin to

operate again. Once the power resumes, reset the clock and oven

function.

•All ranges can tip.

•Injury to persons could result.

•Install anti-tip device packed with range.

•See Installation Instructions.

 To reduce the risk of tipping, the

range must be secured by properly installed anti-

tip bracket provide with the range.  To check if the

bracket is installed properly, visually check that

rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured

by the anti-tip bracket by removing lower panel or

storage drawer. For models with a warmer drawer,

grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully

attempt to tilt it forward.  Refer to the Installation

Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket installation.

Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or

drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and also

cause damage to the range. 

 Do not allow children to climb or

play around the range.  The weight of a child on an open door may

cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

 Do not use the oven, broiler compartment or

warmer drawer for storage.