Bertazzoni Master Series 36 Inch Gas Rangetop Installation, Use & Care Manual - Manual (Page 20)

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WARNINGS
Warning and Important Safety Instructions ap-
pearing in this manual are not meant to cover all
possible conditions and situations that may occur.
Common sense, caution, and care must be exer-
cised when installing, maintaining, or operating
the appliance.
Read and follow all instructions before using
this appliance to prevent the potential risk of
fi re, electric shock, personal injury or damage
to the appliance as a result of improper usage
of the appliance. Use appliance only for its in-
tended purpose as described in this manual.
Save this Manual for local electrical inspector’s
use. Read and save these instructions for future
reference. Observe all governing codes, ordinan-
ces and regulations.
WARNING!
If the information in these instructions is not fol-
lowed exactly, a
fi re or explosion may result cau-
sing property damage, personal injury or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other fl ammable
vapors and liquid 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 sup-
plier’s instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas suppliers,
call the fi re department.
- Installation and service must be performed by
a quali
fi ed installer, service agency or the gas
supplier
In Massachusetts:
All gas products must be installed by a “Massa-
chusetts” licensed plumber or gas
fi tter. A “T” han-
dle type manual gas valve must be installed in the
gas line connected to this appliance.
To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance
must be properly installed and grounded by a qua-
li
fi ed technician. DO NOT attempt to adjust, repair,
service, or replace any part of your appliance un-
less it is speci
fi cally recommended in this manual.
All other servicing should be referred to a quali fi ed
servicer. Have the installer show you the location
of the gas shut-o ff valve and how to shut it o ff in
an emergency.
A certi fi ed technician is required for any adjust-
ments or conversions to Natural or LP gas.
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
• Be sure all packing materials are removed
from the appliance before operating it.
• Never let clothing, potholders, or other
fl ammable materials come in contact with or
too close to any element, top burner or burner
grate until it has cooled.
• If appliance is installed near a window, proper
precautions should be taken to prevent
curtains from blowing over burners.
• Never leave any items on the cooktop. The
hot air from the vent may ignite fl ammable
items and may increase pressure in closed
containers which may cause them to burst.
• Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE
when exposed to heat and may be highly
fl ammable. Avoid their use or storage near an
appliance.
In Case of Fire
Turn o ff appliance and ventilation hood to avoid
spreading the fl ame. Extinguish fl ame then turn
on hood to remove smoke and odor.
• Cooktop:
Smother fi re or fl ame in a pan with a
lid or cookie sheet.
• NEVER pick up or move a fl aming pa n.
Child Safety
• NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised
near the appliance when it is in use or is still
hot.
• NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any
part of the appliance as they could be injured
or burned.
• CAUTION do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above the rangetop or
on the backguard of the rangetop. Children
climbing on the rangetop to reach those items
could be seriously injured.
/User Wrarning