YOUR SAFETY AND THE SAFETY OF OTHERS ARE VERY IMPORTATNT.BEFORE USE, PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL SAFETY RULES AND OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS. AND SAVE FOR LOCAL GAS AND ELECTRICAL INSPECTOR’S USE.WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may resultcausing 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 otherappliance. WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:- 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 a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if smell gas” instructions above.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when usingcooktop, follow basic precautions, including the following: WARNING: NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so mayresult in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop. CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above the cooktop – childrenclimbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured. Proper installation – The cooktop, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance withlocal codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA70 or theCanadian Electrical Code, Part 1, be sure the cooktop is properly installed and grounded by aqualified technician.2