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Important safety instructions – Kenmore 790.4422 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 important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols
and follow all instructions given.

ik WARNING

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm, death

or property damage.

This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage.

ik CAUTION

• Remove all tape and packaging before using

the appliance.

Destroy the carton and plastic

bags after unpacking the appliance. 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 National

Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No.70-latest

edition and local code requirements.

Install

only per installation instructions provided in the

literature package for this appliance.

• In case of an emergency, know how to

disconnect the electrical power to the
appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box.

• 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 to

reduce the risk of personal injury and damage

to the cooktop. Sears Parts & Repair is the

recommended repair service for this appliance.

• Never modify or alter the construction of an

appliance by removing panels, wire covers or
any other part of the product.

ik

WARNING

Stepping or leaning on this

cooktop can result in serious injuries and may
also cause damage to the cooktop.

Do not allow

children to climb or play around the cooktop.

• Storage on Appliance. Flammable materials

should not be stored 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 appliance.
Flammable materials may explode and result in

fire or property damage.

A WARNING

____________Do not store items of interest to
children in the cabinets above the appliance.
• Do not leave children alone. Children should

not be left alone or unattended in the area

where an appliance is in use.

They should

never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of

the appliance.

• DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS

NEAR THESE SURFACES.

Surface units may be

hot even though they are dark in color. Areas

near surface units 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 areas 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.

A WARNING

Never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.
• 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 the potholders touch

hot heating surface units. Do not use a towel or

other bulky cloth instead of a potholder.

• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers.

Buildup of pressure may cause the container

to burst and result in injury.

IMPORTANT. Do not attempt to operate the

cooktop during a power failure. If the power
fails, always turn off the cooktop.

If the cooktop

is not turned off and the power resumes, the
cooktop will begin to operate again. Food left

unattended could catch fire or spoil.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING

YOUR COOKTOP
• Know which touch pad controls each surface unit.
• Clean the appliance regularly to keep all parts

free of grease that could catch fire.

Exhaust fan

ventilation hoods and grease filters should be

kept clean. Do not allow grease to accumulate

on hood or filter. Greasy deposits in the fan
could catch fire. When flaming food under the

hood, turn fan on. Refer to hood manufacturer’s
instructions for cleaning.