FRIGIDAIRE 316135924 - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.
•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.—latest edition, or in
Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the
National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition, or
in Canada CSA Standard C22.1, Canadian Electricl Code
Part 1, and local code requirements. Install only per installation
instructions provided in the literature package for this range.
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.
•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.
Do not store items of interest to children in the
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range.
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously
injured.
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
Heating the Room.
•Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should not
be stored in an oven, broiler compartment, near surface
burners, broiler compartment or in the storage drawer. 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 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.
•DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS, AREAS NEAR THESE
BURNERS, OVEN BURNERS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE
OVEN. Both surface and oven burners may be hot even though
flames are not visible. Areas near surface burners may become
hot enough to cause burns. 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. Among these areas
are the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent
openings and surfaces near these openings, oven door and
window.
•Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance. Do not let
clothing or other flammable materials contact hot surfaces.
•Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires—Smother the fire
with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-
type extinguisher.
•When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or grease may
catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
•Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth instead of a potholder.
•Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Buildup of pressure
may cause container to burst and result in injury.
•Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.
IMPORTANT—ELECTRIC IGNITION MODELS ONLY: Do not attempt
to operate the oven during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn off the oven. If the oven is not turned off and the
power resumes, the oven will begin to operate again. Once the
power resumes, reset the clock and oven function.
•All ranges can tip.
•Injury to persons could result.
•Install anti-tip device packed with range.
•See Installation Instructions.
To reduce the risk of tipping,
the range must be secured by properly 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 panel or storage drawer. Refer to the
Installation Instructions for proper anti-tip
bracket installation.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers 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.
Do not use the oven or broiler compartment
for storage.