The Anti-Tip Bracket; Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool WFG550S0HV0 Instructions D'utilisation

The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the
anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.
Anti-Tip
Bracket
Range Foot

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF
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THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY
PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK
IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE
RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET
SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR OR WALL, AND
SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER
ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
WARNING:
NEVER use this appliance as a space
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heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.
WARNING:
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages
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in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials
such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the
oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire
hazard.
CAUTION:
Do not store items of interest to children in
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cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range –
children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.

The Anti-Tip Bracket

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions.
Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.
Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.
To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:
• Slide range forward.
• Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.
• Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.
• See installation instructions for details.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Tip Over Hazard
Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must be
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electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 . In Canada, the range must be
electrically grounded in accordance with Canadian
Electrical Code. Be sure the range is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug
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for your protection against shock hazard and should be
plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
Disconnect power before servicing.
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Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or
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drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors
or drawers.
Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from
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combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should
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not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not
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extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
For self-cleaning ranges –
Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and
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other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage before
initiating the cleaning cycle.
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