I,SAFETYPRECAU
The Installation,adjustmentandserviceofthis
rangemustbeperformedbyaqualifiedtechnician,
This is necessaryto insureproperoperation
andto avoidthe possibilityof damageto the
appliance or injury to users. Before the
installerleavesyourpremisesyoumay wish
to question him on the following points:
a. Adequateelectrical serviceis availableto
yourhome.
b. Therange will not overloadthe individual
circuiton which it is used.
c, Clearances. Besureto checkthe installa-
tion manualfor minimumclearanceto any
combustiblesurface. Also, keep in mind
some types of wall tile may melt when
exposedto highheat.
d. Grounding. Be sure the appliance is
properly grounded to avoid electrical
shock,DONOTcut off 3rd prong.
e. Shut off valve has beeninstalled before
your range in gas supply line.
COOKTOPUSE
3. TOCOOKONTOP OFTHE RANGE,DO:
a. Push in and turn on burner "only" after
placing filled utensil on the grate. Turn
off all burners when not in use.
b. Use only certain types of glass, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils
that are suitable for range-top service
without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature. Check for
manufactureridentificationsuchasoven
proofor ovensafe.
c.Useproperpansize.Basedonsafetycon-
siderations, select utensils having flat
bottoms large enough to cover the
surfaceor burnergrateandadjustflame
to size of pan. The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the
flamestodirectcontactandmayresultin
ignition of clothing. Adjustingsize of
flame to utensils will also improve
efficiency.
d. Turn pan handlesto the sideor backof
range but not over adjacent surface
burnerto minimizepossibilityofthe risk
of burns, ignition of flammable
materials, and spillage due to uninten-
tional contactwith the utensil.
e. Use heavy dry potholders - apronsare
too thin and cause burns- towels are
oftenwetandcausesteamburnsor iftoo
large, they can tangle or ignite.
f. Check that your cooktop control knobs
are off before leaving kitchen.
g. Clean spillovers immediately. Check
holes in burner to be sure food has been
removed and flame will light.