IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions before using this appliance.IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE• The California Safe Drinking Waterand Toxic Enforcement Act requires theGovernor of California to publish a list ofsubstances known to the state to cause birthdefects or other reproductive harm. and requiresbusinesses to warn customers of potentialexposure to such substances.• The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovensgives off a very small amount of carbonmonoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposurecan be minimized by venting with an openwindow or using a ventilation fan or hood.• Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury.If your model has a surface light, you mustAll ranges can tip and inj ury couldresult. To prevent accidental tippingof the range, attach it to the wall andfloor by installing the Anti-Tip devicesupplied. [_[To check if the device is installed andengaged properly, remove the kickpanel or storage drawer and inspect the rearleveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.If you pull the range out from the wall for anyreason, make sure the device is properly engagedwhen you push the range back against the wall.If it is not. there is a possible risk of the rangetipping over and causing injury if you or a childrecycle the fluorescent light bulb according stand, sit or lean on an open door.to local, state and federal codes. Please refer to the Anti-Tip device informationin this guide. Failure to take this precaution couldWhen using electrical appliances, basic safe_" result in tipping of the range and injury.precautions should be followed, including • Do not leave children alone--children shouldthe following: not be left alone or unattended in an area where an• Use this appliance only for its intended use appliance is in use. They should never be allowedas described in this guide, to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang• Be sure your appliance is properly installed on the door. kick panel or storage drawer orand grounded by a qualified technician in cooktop. They could damage the range and evenaccordance with the provided installationinstructions.• Do not attempt to repair or replace anypart of your range unless it is specificallyrecommended in this guide. All other servicingshould be referred to a qualified technician.• Before performing any service. DISCONNECTTHE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THEHOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BYREMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFFTHE CIRCUIT BREAKERtip it over, causing severe personal injury.• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TOCHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED INCABINETS ABOVE A 1LA_NGE OR ON THEBACKSPLASH OF A 1LA_NGE--CHILDRENCLIMBING ON THE 1LA_NGE TO REACHITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.• Do not store flammable materials in an oven ornear the cooktop..___. Use only dry pot holders--moist ordamp pot holders on hot surfaces may• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments result in burns from steam. Do not letwhile using the appliance. Be careful when pot holders touch hot surface units or heatingreaching for items stored in cabinets over the elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.range. Flammable material could be ignited ifbrought in contact with hot surface units or • DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLEheating elements and may cause severe burns. MATERIALS. GASOLINE OR OTHERFLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS INTHE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHERAPPLIANCE.4