Kenmore 9746 Use and Care Guide - Page 3

important Safety instructions Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION statement based on the risk type. Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency, Definitions This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. • All ranges can tip. • Injury to persons could result. • Install anti-tip device packed with range. • Seelnstallationlnstructions. WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in death or serious injury. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation whichif,notavoidedm,ayresulitnminoor r moderate injury. IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation, maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related. Safety Instructions • 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. To reduce the risk of tipping, the range must be secured by properely installed anti-tip bracket provided with the range. To check if the bracket is installed properly, visually check that rear leveling leg is inserted into and fully secured by the anti-tip bracket by removing lower front panel or storage drawer from the range. For models equipped with a warmer drawer or lower oven, grasp the top rear edge of the range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward. Refer to the installation instructions for proper anti- tip bracket installation. _iii:S':iJ • Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing the leveling legs, panels, wire covers, antitip brackets/screws, or any other part of the range. • Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be stored or discarded. • Proper installationmBe sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70 latest edition and local electrical code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this range, • User servicingmDo 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. Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or drawers of a range can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the appliance. DO NOT allow children to climb or play around the range. The weight of a child on an open oven door may cause the range to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury. Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. Do not use the oven, warmer drawer or lower oven (if equipped) for storage. Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future reference.