Kenmore 7952 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 explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. V_rsons All ranges can tip. could result. 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 IF YOU 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 or the gas supplier. _i wSIneitshetarIlanl nasgntaetil.-ltaiptiodneIvnicsetrupcatciokneds. 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 door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or range. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after other injury.An open drawer, when hot, may cause burns. 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 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 Z223.1 latest edition, and National Electrical Code range to reach items could be seriously injured. ANSI/NFPA No. 70--latest edition, and local code NEVER use this appliance as a space heater requirements, install only per installation instructions to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon provided in the literature package for this range. monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven. • in case of an emergency, know how to disconnect the • Storage in or on Appliance--Flammable materials should electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker not be stored in an oven, near surface burners or in the or fuse box and how to turn off the gas supply at the main shutoff valve. drawer (if equipped). This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as • User Servicing--Do not repair or replace any part of flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol the appliance unless specifically recommended in cans, on or near the appliance. Flammable materials may the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by explode and result in fire or property damage. a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury • Do not leave children alone--Children should not be and damage to the cooktop. 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. 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. = DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS, OVEN HEATING ELEMENTS OR Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR WARMER 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 DRAWER (if equipped). Both surface burners and oven heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not