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GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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 Your appliance should be installed by a qualified gas installation technician. Have the technician show you the exact

location of the gas shutoff valve on the incoming gas line so you know how to turn off the gas if necessary.

 Never use this appliance as a space heater to warm a room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning.

 Do not touch the hot surfaces of the rangetop including the burners, burner grates, cooktop, and backguard.

 Before any maintenance or repairs are performed, disconnect the appliance from the electric supply.

 In the event of a power failure, do not attempt to operate the appliance or light any of the burners. This is a gas fired

appliance that uses electrical components such as the ignition and safety devices.

 Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically instructed to do so in this manual. In-

warranty service must be performed by an authorized service agency.

 Only use this appliance for the intended purposes described in this user manual.

 This appliance should be operated with a properly sized and operational ventilation hood.

 The ventilation and flue ways of this appliance must remain unobstructed at all times.

 Additional care should be exercised if your appliance is equipped with a high-shelf. During heavy or continued use this

shelf may become hot. Do not place combustible materials or plastics on this shelf.

 Do not sit, stand, or climb on any part of the appliance including the cooktop. Serious injury may occur.

 Do not store items of interest to children above the appliance.

 Never leave the appliance unattended during use. Boil-overs may occur, causing spills which may ignite.

KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE RANGETOP

 Do not store flammable materials on, in or near the appliance. Keep the appliance area clean and free of combustible

materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors and liquids, aerosol and sealed containers like baby food jars. Check

before each use to make sure that no hazardous materials are in the area.

 Never wear loose fitting clothing or garments with loose sleeves or strings while using this appliance.

 Use care when reaching over the rangetop.

 Do not let cooking grease accumulate in or near the rangetop, since it may ignite.

 Clean the grease drip trays and ventilation hood filters frequently to prevent grease build-up.

IN THE EVENT OF FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING

 Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn off the controls and smother the flaming pan with a

fitted lid, cooking sheet or large flat tray.

 It is recommended you purchase a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher for your home. Store it in

close proximity to your appliance.