4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE• The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor ofCalifornia to publish a list of substances knownto the state to cause cancer, birth defects orother reproductive harm, and requiresbusinesses to warn customers of potentialexposure to such substances.• Gas appliances can cause minor exposureto four of these substances, namely benzene,carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,caused primarily by the incompletecombustion of natural gas or LP fuels.Properly adjusted burners, indicated by abluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimizeincomplete combustion. Exposure to thesesubstances can be minimized by ventingwith an open window or using a ventilationfan or hood.WARNING: SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWhen using your appliance, follow basicsafety precautions, including the following:• Have the installer show you the location ofthe rangetop gas shut-off valve and how toturn it off if necessary.• Be sure all packing materials are removedfrom the rangetop before operating it toprevent fire or smoke damage should thepacking material ignite.• Locate the rangetop out of kitchen trafficpath and out of drafty locations and areaswith poor air circulation.