Whirlpool FGP335B Range User Manual


 
Important Safety Instructions
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Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with
any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons,
or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
WARNING: 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 and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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Do not try to light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
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Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
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If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
General
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Install or locate the range only in accor-
with a blue, rather than a yellow, flame will
dance with the provided Installation
minimize incomplete combustion. Venting
Instructions. The range must be installed
with a hood or an open window will further
by a qualified installer. The range must be
minimize exposure.
properly connected to the proper gas
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Do not store things children might want
supply and checked for leaks. The range
above the range. Children could be burned
must also be properly connected to
or injured while climbing on it.
electrical supply and grounded.
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Do not leave children alone or unattended
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Gas fuels and their use in appliances can
in area where the range is in use. They
cause minor exposures to benzene,
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and
soot, primarily from incomplete combus-
any part of the range. They could be
burned or injured.
tion. Significant exposure to these
substances can cause cancer or repro-
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Do not operate the range if it is damaged
ductive harm. Properly adjusted burners
or not working properly.
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