Kenmore 4102 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 many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages. The safety symbol _[_ calls your attention to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause damage to the product. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or product damage. All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed. Remove all tape and packaging before using the open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the range. Never allow children to play with packaging material. • Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in burns or other injury, An open drawer, when hot, may cause burns, Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for storage. accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/ Do not store items of interest to children NFPA No. 70 latest edition, and local code require= in the cabinets above a range. Children climbing on the merits. Install only per installation instructions provided in range to reach items could be seriously injured. the literature package for this range. • In case of an emergency, know how to disconnect the Never use your appliance for warming up electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or heating up the room. or fuse box. • Storage in or on appliancemFlammable materials 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. should not be stored in an oven, near surface units or in the drawer (if equipped). 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. Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the product. • Do not leave children alone--Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or on any part of the appliance. drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and • DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE UNITS, AREAS NEAR also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an THESE UNITS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OFTHE OVEN ORWARMER DRAWER (if equipped). Both surface and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot enough to • All ranges can tip. cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let • Injuryto persons could result. clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas • Install anti=tip device packed with until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these • Seelnstallationlnstructions. areas are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, To rraendguece. the risk of tipping, the range oven must be secured by oven door and window. Wear proper apparelmLoose=fitting or hanging properly installed anti-tip bracket(s) provided with garments should never be worn while using the the range. To check if the bracket(s) is installed properly, remove the lower panel or storage drawer appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces. and verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is engaged. • Do not use water or flour on grease fires_Smother Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper anti= the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry tip bracket(s) installation. chemical or foam=type extinguisher. 3 ...ii.i......