Installation and Use and Care

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SHIPPING DAMAGE CLAIM PROCEDURE
The equipment is crafted and inspected carefully by skilled personnel before leaving the factory. The transportation company assumes full responsibility
for the safe delivery upon acceptance of the equipment.
If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your delivery company, your dealer, your builder or installer. Do not install or attempt to
operate a damaged appliance.
1. Note on the freight bill or express delivery any visible loss or damage and have the note signed by the person making the delivery.
2. File claim for damages immediately regardless of the extent of damages.
3. For damage noticed after unpacking (concealed loss or damage), notify the transportation company immediately and le a "Concealed Damage"
claim with them. This should be done within fteen (5) days from the date that delivery is made to you. Retain the shipping container for inspection.
PRECAUTIONS
INSTALLATION & USE AND CARE MANUAL
WARNING
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If the equipment is not installed, operated, and maintained in accordance with the above requirements, concentrations of carbon monoxide in excess of the
established limits could be present in the kitchen environment.
ALL PERSONNEL IN THE WORKPLACE WHO MAY BE SUBJECT TO ANY EXPOSURE OR CARBON MONOXIDE MUST BE WARNED OF
SUCH POSSIBLE EXPOSURE. THIS WARNING SHOULD BE CONVEYED IN A MANNER SO THAT IT IS CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD BY THE
EMPLOYEE. THE EMPLOYEE MUST BE ASKED IF IN FACT HE OR SHE UNDERSTANDS THE CORRECT METHOD OF OPERATION OF THE
EQUIPMENT AND THAT A RISK OF EXPOSURE EXISTS IF THE EQUIPMENT IS OPERATED IMPROPERLY.
CAUTION
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Purchase a kitchen re extinguisher for your home and store it in close proximity to your appliance. Should an uncontrolled re occur, never use water on grease res.
Never pick up a aming pan. The oven door interior and exterior, especially the oven door glass can get hot during operation. Do not touch the glass - use the door
handle to open or close the range door.
The push-to-turn gas valve knobs on the appliance are designed to be child-safe, however, the are not a guarantee of operation. Children should not be left alone or
unattended in the kitchen while the appliance is in use. Never leave the appliance unattended during use.
NEVER wear loose tting or long sleeved apparel while cooking. Never wear garments made from ammable materials. Clothing may ignite or catch utensil handles.
DO NOT drape towel or other items on door handles. These items could ignite and cause burns.
ALWAYS place oven racks in the desired position before you start cooking and while the oven is cool. Always use dry and sturdy pot-holders to carefully slide the
oven rack out to add or remove food.
ALWAYS turn the appliance off at the end of cooking.
When dehydrating food items, periodically check during the process to ensure that they do not catch re.
Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing them from the valve stems for cleaning.
WARNING
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NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance. Do not
use the range top or oven as a food or kitchen item storage area.
NEVER block or cover any slots, holes, or passages located anywhere inside or outside the appliance. These structures are important to safe operation of the appliance
and doing so may block airow through the oven or cook top possibly causing carbon monoxide poisoning or re. Routinely keep all slots free of grease and other
materials.
This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cookware. DO NOT USE any device or accessory not specically recommended in this
guide. DO NOT USE pan or pan covers on surface units, grills, or griddles. These units can create serious safety hazards including personal injury, create performance
problems, and may damage the appliance.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, ammables, or non-food products in or near this appliance. It is specically designed for use when heating or cooking
food. The use of corrosive chemicals while heating or cleaning could result in personal injury or damage to the appliance.