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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
The safety alert symbol
calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others,
or cause damage to the product.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or product-
damage-only.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
• 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 Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA
No. 70—latest edition, 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.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors
or drawer 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 for storage.
Do not store items of interest to children
in the cabinets above a range or on backguard of a range.
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
Never use your appliance to warming or
heating the room.
• Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven, near surface units.
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 appliance.
Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property
damage.
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All ranges can tip.
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Injury to persons could result.
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Install anti-tip device packed with range.
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See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping, the range must be secured by properly installed anti-tip
bracket(s) provided with the range. To check if the bracket(s) is (are) installed properly, remove the
lower panel or storage drawer and verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is (are) engaged. Refer to the
Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket(s) installation.
