GE GGS500PV Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
NEVER use this appliance as a
space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing
so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning
and overheating of the oven.
described in this Owner's Manual.
with natural gas. It can be converted for use with
propane (LP) gas.
by a qualified technician in accordance with the
installation instructions and local codes. The agency
performing this work assumes responsibility for the
conversion. Have the installer show you the location
of the range gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off
if necessary.
a qualified installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
recommended in this manual should be performed
ONLY by a qualified gas range installer or service
technician.
or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching
off the circuit breaker.
glowing spot or shows other signs of damage,
do not use that area of the range. A glowing
spot indicates the element may fail and present
a potential burn, fire, or shock hazard. Turn the
heating element off immediately and have it
replaced by a qualified service technician.
range before operating to prevent ignition of these
materials.
doors. Doing so may lead to glass breakage.
fire, or cuts may occur.
area where an appliance is in use. They should
never be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part
of the appliance..
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CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to
children in cabinets above or on top of the range -
children climbing on the oven to reach items could
be seriously injured.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the
oven door, drawer, or cooktop. They could damage
the range or tip it over causing severe injury or death.
They provide the air inlets and outlets that are
necessary for the range to operate properly with
correct combustion. Air openings are located at the
rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the
oven door, and at the bottom of the range.
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let pot holders touch surface units or
oven heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot
enough to burn even though they are dark in color.
or other flammable materials contact any interior
area of the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling
first. Other surfaces of the appliance may become
hot enough to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces
include the burners, grates, cooktop surface, oven
vent opening, surfaces near the opening, crevices
around the oven door, metal trim parts above the
door, any backguard, or high shelf surface.
oven bottom or anywhere in the oven, except as
described in this manual. Oven liners can trap heat
or melt, resulting in damage to the product and risk
of shock, smoke, or fire.
could build up and the container could burst,
causing an injury.
foodborne illness. Minimum safe food temperature
temperatures and check several locations.
to maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
Turn the ventilator OFF in case of a fire. The blower
if in operation, could spread the flames.
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