Kenmore 7540 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. if the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or expJosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. FOR YOUR SAFETY: -- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. -- WHAT TO 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 suppJier's instructions. = if you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. -- installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, servicer or the gas supplier. All ranges can tip. _, Injuryto persons could result. with range. _: SnesetalIlnsatnatlil-atitpiondeIvnicsetrucptaiocnkse.d To reduce the risk of tipping, the range 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. = 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 properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSi Z223.1 latest edition, and 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. Sears Parts & Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance. Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box and gas supply at the main shutoff valve in case of an emergency. Remove the drawer to access the valve. = 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. This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the range. = 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. 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. Do not use the oven or warmer drawer (if equipped) for storage. Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above a range. Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning. = Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven, near surface burners 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. = 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 • DO NOTTOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN BURNER OR iNTERiOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR WARMER DRAWER (if equipped). Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not