FRIGIDAIRE Sprigfield Series Gas Range - Manual (Page 3)

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• Remove all tape and packaging wrap 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 Gas Code ANSI Z223.1—
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 Electrical 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 electrical
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
to 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.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the doors or
drawers of this range can result in serious injuries and may
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.
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.
Do not use the oven for storage.
•Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should not
be stored in an oven, near surface burners or in the broiler
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. Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or
property damage.
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.
•Do not leave children alone. Children should not be left alone
or unattended in the area where an 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 BURNER OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE
OVEN. 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.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating
the room.
•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 the
potholders touch the flame or burners. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
•Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Build-up of pressure
may cause the container to burst and result in injury.
•Remove the oven door from any unused range if it is to be
stored or discarded.
•IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the oven during a
power failure. If the power fails, always turn the oven off. If
the oven is not turned off and the power resumes, the oven will
begin to operate again. Food left unattended could catch fire or
spoil.
This guide contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow all instructions
given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of these symbols.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE
RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE
SECURED BY PROPERLY
I N S T A L L E D A N T I - T I P
BRACKET(S) PROVIDED WITH
THE RANGE. TO CHECK IF THE
BRACKET(S) IS INSTALLED
PROPERLY, GRASP TOP REAR
EDGE OF RANGE, CAREFULLY
TILT FORWARD TO MAKE
SURE RANGE IS PROPERLY
ANCHORED. R E F E R T O
THE I N S T A L L A T I O N
INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROPER
A N T I - T I P B R A C K E T ( S )
INSTALLATION.
•ALL RANGES
CAN TIP.
•INJURY TO
PERSONS
COULD
RESULT.
•INSTALL ANTI-
TIP DEVICE
PACKED
WITH RANGE.
•SEE
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS.