Whirlpool FGS385B - Manual (Page 3)

Important Safety Instructions
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Gas ranges have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with
any appliance, there are specific installation and safety precautions which must be followed
to ensure safe and satisfactory operation.
^WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electrical
shock, injury to persons, or damage
when using the range, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly,
a fire or explosion could result causing death, personal injury, or
property damage.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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.
General
* Install or locate the range only in accor­
dance with the provided Installation
Instructions. The range must be installed
by a qualified installer. The range must
be properly connected to the proper gas
supply and checked for leaks. The range
must also be properly connected to
electrical supply and grounded.
*Gas fuels and their use in appliances
can cause minor exposures to benzene,
form-aldehyde, carbon monoxide, and
soot, primarily from incomplete combus­
tion. Significant exposure to these
substances could cause cancer or
reproductive harm. Properly adjusted
burners with a blue, rather than a yellow,
flame will minimize incomplete combus­
tion. Venting with a hood or an open
window will further minimize exposure.
• Do not store things children might want
above the range. Children could be
burned or injured while climbing on it.
' Do not leave children alone or unattended
in area where the range is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the range. They could be
burned or injured.
• Do not operate the range if it is damaged
or not working properly.
' Do not use the range for warming or
heating the room. Persons could be
burned or injured, or a fire could start.
> Do not attempt to light the oven burner
during a power failure. Personal injury
could result. Reset oven controls to the
off position in the event of a power failure.
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