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WARNING!
Due to the nature of cooking, fires can occur as a
result of overcooking or excessive grease. Although a
fire is unlikely, if one occurs proceed as follows:
Oven Fires
1. Do not open the oven door.
2. Turn all controls to the OFF position.
3. As an added precaution turn off the electricity at
the main circuit breaker or fuse box and the gas
at the main supply valve.
4. Allow the food or grease to burn itself out in the
oven.
If smoke or fire persist call the local fire department.
To avoid risk of property damage or personal injury do
not obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air to
the oven.
To avoid risk of electrical shock, serious personal
injury or death: Verify the oven has been properly
grounded and always disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing this unit.
NOTE: The maximum gas supply pressure for these
models must not exceed 14 inches W.C.P.
Safety Practices for Servicer
Safe and satisfactory operation of gas ranges depends
upon its design and proper installation. However, there is
one more area of safety to be considered:
Servicing
Listed below are some general precautions and safety
practices which should be followed in order to protect
the service technician and consumer during service and
after service has been completed.
1. Gas smell—Extinguish any and all open flames and
open windows.
2. Turn gas off—Service range with gas turned off
unless testing requires it.
3. Checking for gas leaks—Never check for leaks
with any kind of open flame. Soap and water solution
should be used for this purpose. Apply solution to
suspected area and watch for air bubbles which
indicates a leak. Correct leaks by tightening fittings,
screws, connections, applying approved compound,
or installing new parts.
Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution.
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WARNING
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If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors
or liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• Extinguish any open flame.
• 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 an
authorized installer, service agency or gas supplier.
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, property damage,
personal injury or death; verify wiring is correct, if
components were replaced. Verify proper and complete
operation of unit after servicing.
This gas appliance contains or produces a chemical or
chemicals which are known to the state of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
To reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from
fuel combustion make sure this appliance is installed,
operated, and maintained according to the instructions
in this manual.
Important Safety Information