GE PGP989 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:

children should not be stored in cabinets above
a cooktop—children climbing on the cooktop to
reach items could be seriously injured .
Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
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canned food a safe distance away from your
cooktop .
Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains

or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop .
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
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while using the appliance .
Be careful when reaching for items stored in
cabinets over the cooktop . Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in contact with flame
or hot surfaces and may cause severe burns .
Teach children not to play with the controls
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or any other part of the cooktop .
WARNING:
as a space heater to heat or warm the room .
Doing so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the oven .
Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders
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and other linens a safe distance from your
cooktop .
Do not store flammable materials near a

cooktop .
Do not store or use combustible materials,
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gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance .
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate on or near the cooktop .
Do not operate the burner without all burner

parts in place .
Do not place hot cookware on the glass cooktop .
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This could cause glass to break .
Do not clean the cooktop with flammable

or volatile cleaning fluids .
Do not clean the cooktop when the appliance is

in use .
Avoid scratching the cooktop with sharp

instruments, or with rings and other jewelry .
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NEVER use this appliance
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Never use the cooktop as a cutting board .
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Do not use water on grease fires . Never pick up
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a flaming pan . Turn the controls off . Smother
a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering
the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tray . Use a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher .
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by
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covering it with baking soda or, if available, by
using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type
fire extinguisher .
WARNING:
electrical shock or injury to persons, observe the
following:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer . If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer .
B. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch
power off at service panel .
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do
not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities .
D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors .
E. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal
ductwork .
F. Do not flame foods on the cooktop . If you do
flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on .
WARNING:
cooktop grease fire:
A. Keep fan, filters and grease-laden surfaces
clean .
B. Always turn vent ON when cooking at high heat .
C. Use high settings on cooktop only when
necessary . Heat oil slowly on low to medium
setting .
D. Don't leave the cooktop unattended when
cooking .
E. Always use cookware and utensils appropriate
for the type and amount of food being prepared .
CAUTION:
For general ventilating use
only . Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive
materials and vapors .
To reduce the risk of fire,
To reduce the risk of a