Important Safety Information - GE PP989DNBB - Profile 30" Smoothtop Electric Downdraft Cooktop Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING –
FIRE, ELECTRIC 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 unit, switch power off
at service panel and lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from being switched
on accidentally . When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the
service panel .
C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed
control device .
D. This unit must be grounded .
CAUTION –
only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive
materials and vapors.
WARNING –
OF INjURY TO PERSONS IN ThE EvENT OF A
COOkTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERvE ThE FOLLOWING*:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner .
BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS . If the flames do
not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT .
B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—
You may be burned .
C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet
dishcloths or towels—a violent steam
explosion will result .
D. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1. You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already know
how to operate it .
2. The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started .
3. The fire department is being called .
4. You can fight the fire with your back
to an exit .
* Based on "Kitchen Firesafety Tips" published
by NFPA .
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WARNING –
COOkTOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings . Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite . Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings .
B. Always turn hood ON when cooking on high
heat or when flambeing food (i . e . Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé) .
C. Clean ventilating fans frequently . Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter .
D. Use proper pan size . Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element .
WARNING –
FIRE, ELECTRIC ShOCk OR INjURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERvE ThE FOLLOWING:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring must
be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes and standards, including
fire-rated construction .
B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of
fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting .
Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's
guideline and safety standards such as those
published by the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), and the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers
(ASHRAE), and the local code authorities .
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 .
WARNING –
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■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your downdraft cooktop unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual .
All other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician .
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