Kenmore 4500 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 IF_ 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. 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 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 prop= erly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No, 70 latest edition, and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range. ,, 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 a range by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the product. All ranges can tip. Injutroypersonscoulrdesult. _,, Install anti-tip device packed with range. See Installation Instructions. reduce the risk of tipping, the range oven must be secured by properly installed anti=tip bracket(s) provided with the range. To check if the bracket(s) is installed properly, remove the lower panel or storage drawer and verify that the anti-tip bracket(s) is engaged. Refer to the Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip bracket(s) installation. This unit has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This unit generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this unit does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the unit off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: ,, Reorient or relocate the receiving antennae. ,, Increase the distance between the unit and receiver. ,, Connect the unit into an outlet or a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. _..ii.i.l........ ...ii.i...... Persons with a pacemaker or similar medical device should exercise caution using or standing near an induction unit while it is in operation, as the electromagnetic field may affect the working of the pacemaker or similar medical device. It would be advisable to consult your Doctor or the pacemaker or similar medical device manufacturer about your particular situation. DO NOTTOUCH COOKING ZONES, AREAS NEARTHESE ZONES, HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OFTHE OVEN OR AREAS NEAR THESE SURFACES. Cooking zones may be hot from residual heat even though they are dark in color. Areas near the Cooking Zones may become hot enough to cause burns. Among these areas are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven door and window. 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. Never use your appliance for warming up or heating up the room. Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range. • 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 on any part of the appliance. Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or drawer of this range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the range. Do not allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury. An open drawer, when hot, may cause burns. 3