4Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.WARNING!When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including thefollowing:■ Use this appliance only for its intendedpurpose as described in this Owner’sManual.■ Be sure your appliance is properly installedand grounded by a qualified technician inaccordance with the provided installationinstructions.■ Before performing any service, disconnectthe range power supply at the householddistribution panel by removing the fuse orswitching off the circuit breaker.■ Have the installer show you the location ofthe circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easyreference.■ Do not leave children alone—childrenshould not be left alone or unattended inan area where an appliance is in use. Theyshould never be allowed to sit or stand onany part of the appliance.■ Have the installer show you the locationof the range gas shut-off valve and how toshut it off if necessary.■ Have your range installed and properlygrounded by a qualified installer, inaccordance with the InstallationInstructions. Any adjustment and serviceshould be performed only by qualified gasrange installers or service technicians.■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic pathand out of drafty locations to prevent poorair circulation.■ Be sure all packaging materials areremoved from the range before operatingit to prevent fire or smoke damage shouldthe packaging material ignite.■ Do not leave children alone or unattendedwhere a range is hot or in operation. Theycould be seriously burned.■ Do not attempt to repair or replace anypart of your range unless it is specificallyrecommended in this manual. All otherservice should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician.■ Be sure your range is correctly adjustedby a qualified service technician or installerfor the type of gas (natural or LP) that isto be used. Your range can be convertedfor use with either type of gas. See theInstallation Instructions packed withthe range.■ Plug your range into a 120-volt groundedoutlet only. Do not remove the roundgrounding prong from the plug. If indoubt about the grounding of the homeelectrical system, it is your personalresponsibility and obligation to havean ungrounded outlet replaced with aproperly grounded, three-prong outlet inaccordance with the National ElectricalCode. Do not use an extension cord withthis appliance.WARNING: These adjustmentsmust be made by a qualified servicetechnician in accordance with themanufacturer’s instructions and all codesand requirements of the authority havingjurisdiction. Failure to follow theseinstructions could result in serious injury orproperty damage. The qualified agencyperforming this work assumes responsibilityfor the conversion.■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean tomaintain good venting and to avoid greasefires.■ Teach children not to play with thecontrols or any other part of the range.■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and other linens a safe distancefrom your range.SAFETY PRECAUTIONS