Kenmore 970-334421 - Manual (Page 3)

Important Safety Instructions
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given.
A WARNING This symbol will help alert you to situ^tions .that may. cause, serious bodily harm, death.or property damage.
ikCAUTION This.symbol .will help alert you to.situations that may cause bodily injury or. property damage.
A WARNING If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion 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 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.
À WARNING
All ranges can tip.
Injury to persons could result.
Install anti-tip device packed with range.
See Installation Instructions.
A WARNING 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. For models with
a warmer drawer, grasp the top rear edge of the
range and carefully attempt to tilt it forward.
Refer to the Installation I nstructions for proper
anti-tip bracket 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.- latest edition, or
in Canada CAN/CGA B149.1, and CAN/CGA B149.2, and the
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 Sears dealer to recommend a qualified technician and
an authorized Sears 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 alterthe construction of a range by removing
leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws,
or any other part of the product.
WARNING 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.
À WARNING Do not use the oven or warmer drawer {if
equipped) for storage.
ACAUTION 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.
WARNING Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
Heating the Room.
• Storage in or on Appiiance^—Flammable materials should not
be stored in an oven, warmer drawer, near surface burners 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.