Important Safety Instructions - Kenmore PRO Use & Care Manual

This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions. Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all
instructions given
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.
• 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.
• Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician in accordance with the National Electrical
Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70—latest edition in the U. S. A.,
or CSA C22.1, Part 1 in Canada, and local code
requirements. Install only per installation instructions
provided in this manual.
• 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 a drawer by
removing panels, wire covers, locking plates, or any
other part of the product.
• All Warmer
Drawers can tip.
• Injury to persons
could result.
• Install anti-tip
device packed
with warmer
drawer.
• See Installation
Instructions.
Do not use the warmer drawer for storage.
Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or
drawer can result in serious injuries and may also
cause damage to the warmer drawer. Do not allow
children to climb or play around the drawer. An open drawer,

Important Safety Instructions

Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future reference.
To reduce the
risk of tipping of the Warmer
Drawer, the drawer must be
secured by properly installed
anti-tip locking provided with the
drawer. To check if the locking
plates are installed properly,
grasp the handle of the open
drawer and see if the drawer will
slide out of the opening. Refer to
the installation instructions for
proper locking plate installation.
when hot, may cause burns.
• Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials
should not be stored in the drawer. 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 warmer drawer. 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 an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
• DO NOT TOUCH INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE
WARMER DRAWER. Surfaces may be hot even though
they are dark in color. 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.
• 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.
• 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 elements. Do
not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a
potholder.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Build-up
of pressure may cause the container to burst and
result in injury.
• IMPORTANT—Do not attempt to operate the warmer
drawer during a power failure. If the power fails,
always turn the control off. If the drawer is not turned
off and the power resumes, the drawer may begin to
operate again. Food left unattended could spoil
Never use your appliance for warming
or heating the room.
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