Important safety instructions – FRIGIDAIRE 318200563 User Manual
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
This manual contains many important safety messages. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol. It alerts you to safety messages that inform you of hazards that can kill or hurt you or others, or cause
damage to the product.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in death or serious injury.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury, or product-
damage-only.
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the
instructions are not followed.
• Remove all tape and packaging before using the Cooktop.
Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the
cooktop. Never allow children to play with packaging material.
Do not remove the model/serial plate attached to the cooktop.
• Proper Installation-Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI Z223.1—
latest edition, and the National Electrical Code ANSI/
NFPA No. 70—latest edition, and local code requirements.
Install and/or adjust only per installation instructions provided in
the literature package for this cooktop.
Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an
authorized repair service. Know how to shut off gas supply at the
meter and disconnect the electrical power to the cooktop at the
circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.
• User servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals.
All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician,
This may reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the
cooktop.
• Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by
removing panels, wire covers or any other part of the
product.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on this cooktop
can result in serious injuries and also cause damage to the
cooktop. Do not allow children to climb or play around the
cooktop.
Do not store items of interest to children in
the cabinets above the cooktop. Children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
Heating the Room.
• Storage on Appliance—Flammable materials should
not be stored on the cooktop or near surface units. This
includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks,
plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not
store explosives, such as aerosol cans, on or near the cooktop.
Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or
property damage.
• Do Not Leave Children Alone—Children should not be
left alone or unattended in the area where appliance is
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any
part of the appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS/UNIT, GRATES OR
AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS/UNIT. Surface burners/unit
may be hot even though flames are not visible/ unit is dark
in color. Areas near surface burners/unit may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas
until they have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas
are the cooktop and surfaces facing the cooktop.
• Wear Proper Apparel—Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using the
appliance. Do not let clothing or other flammable materials
contact hot surfaces.
• Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires—Smother
the fire with a pan lid, or use baking soda, a dry
chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
• When heating fat or grease, watch it closely. Fat or
grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot.
• Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholders touch hot heating elements, the flame or burners.
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Buildup of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.