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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four potentially harmful substances, namely
benzene, carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily by the imperfect
combustion of natural or LP gas. Correctly adjusted burners, indicated by a bluish rather
than a yellow flame, will minimize imperfect combustion. Exposure to these substances can
be minimized by opening windows or using a ventilation fan or hood.
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Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manual. All other servicing should be performed by a qualified technician.
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Do not use plastic to cover food. Use foil or oven-safe lids only.
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Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the rangetop. They could damage the
appliance causing severe personal injury.
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Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
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Always use pot holders or oven mitts when removing food from the surface elements.
Cookware will be hot.
Use only dry pot holders.
Moist or damp pot holders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let the pot holder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth to move cookware.
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Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure in the containers may cause them to
burst which may result in injury.
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Leak testing of the appliance must be conducted according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.
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To eliminate the risk of burns or fire by reaching over heated surface units, cabinet storage
space located above the surface units should be avoided. If cabinet storage is to be
provided, the risk can be reduced by installing a range hood that projects horizontally a
minimum of 5 inches beyond the bottom of the cabinets.
WARNING
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NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may
result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
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Gas leaks may occur in the system and result in a serious hazard. Gas leaks may
not be detected by smell alone. Gas suppliers recommend you purchase and install
a UL/CSA approved gas detector. Install and use in accordance with the gas detector
manufacturer’s instructions.
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To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use.
CAUTION
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Wear gloves when cleaning the rangetop to avoid injury or burns.
