Kenmore 3243 Use and Care Guide - Page 3

important Safety instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This sYmbol Will help alert YOuto situatioBS 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 if the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. FOR YOUR SAFETY: m Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS: • Do not try to light any appliance. Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your building. Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions. if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer supplier. or the gas !i.I ..i.i........ ,, Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the cooktop. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the model/ serial plate attached to the cooktop. Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is prop= erly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1 latest edition and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70--latest edition, and local code requirements. Install and/or adjust only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this cooktop. Sears Parts & Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance 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 to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop. ,, Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels, wire covers, or any other part of the product. Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop. ,, Storage on Appliance--Flammable materials should not be stored on the cooktop, near surface burners. 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 the cooktop. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage. Do not store items of interest to chil= dren in the cabinets above the cooktop. • Do not leave children alone--Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an ap= pliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance, ', DO NOTTOUCN SURFACE BURNERS, GRATES, OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS. Surface burners may be hot even though the 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 and the surfaces facing the cooktop. ,, Wear Proper ApparelmLoose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the ap- pliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces. NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning. 3