Whirlpool FGP335B - Manual (Page 3)

I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
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._____________________________________________
AWARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, eiectricai shock, injury to persons,
or damage when using the range, foilow basic precautions,
inciuding the foilowing:__________________
WARNING: If the information in this manuai is not foiiowed exactiy,
a fire or expiosion may result causing property damage, personai
injury or death.
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,
formaldehyde, carbon monoxide and
soot, primarily from incomplete combus­
tion. Significant exposure to these
substances can cause cancer or repro­
ductive harm. Properly adjusted burners
with a blue, rather than a yellow, flame will
minimize incomplete combustion. 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.
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