Kenmore 9751 Use and Care Manual - Page 3

Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given. This symbol will help alert you to situations 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. • Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. 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 National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70 (USA) or CSA C22.1, PART 1 (Canada)-latest edition and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance. • In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box. • 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 appliance. Sears Parts & Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance. • Never modify or alter the construction of an appliance by removing panels, wire covers or any other part of the product. • Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is to be stored or discarded. Stepping, leaning, sitting or pulling down on the door of this appliance can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance. • Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials should not be stored 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. Do not use the ovens for storage. Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above an appliance. Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured. • All appliances can tip. • Injury to persons could result. • Install anti-tip bracket packed with unit. • See Installation Instructions. To reduce the risk of tipping, the appliance must be secured by properly installed anti-tip bracket provided with the appliance. To check if the bracket is installed properly; grasp the top rear of the appliance and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket installation. • Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. • DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES. Surface units may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units 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, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these 3 openings, oven door and window.