Surface Elements - GE PP912 Owner's Manual

iMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING.
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For your safety, the information in this manual must be foflowed to minimize the risk of fire or
explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of fife,
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
Use this appliance only ff}rits intended use as
described in this mamlal.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
ser_icing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Beff)re perff)rming any ser_4ce, disconnect
the cooktop power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fllse or
su{tching off the circuit breaken
CAt/T/ON:Items
of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets above
a cooktop--children climbing on the cooktop
to reach items could be seriously injured.
Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance flom
your cooktop.
: Always keep dishtowels, dish cloths, pot holders
and other linens a safe distance mvay flom your
cooktop.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the pr(Mded installation
instructions. This appliance must be supplied
u{th the proper voltage and flequenc); and
connected to an indMdual, properly grounded
branch circuit, protected by a circuit breaker
or fuse acceptable for the indicated u"attage
on the name plate.
Name plate location
Hax,e the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fllse. Mark it fbr easy
reference.
Do not lea_,e children alone--children shotfld
not be left alone or unattended in an area
where an appliance is in use. They shotfld
never be allowed to sit or stand on an),
part of the appliance.
Teach children not to play _dth the controls or
an), other part of the cooktop.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on
the cooktop.
Always keep wooden and plasdc utensils and
canned food a safe distance mvay fiom your
cooktop. They may become hot and could
cause burns.
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging gam_ents
while using the appliance. Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in contact with hot
surfi_ce elements and may cause severe burns.
Use only dLvpot holder_moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces may result in burns
flom steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot
surfi_ce elements. Do not use a towel or other
btflky cloth. Such cloths can catch fire on a hot
surface element.
For your safbt); never use your appliance fbr
wam_ing or heating the room.
Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. Turn the controls offi Smother a
flaming pan on a surfi_ce element by covering
the pan completely u_th a well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-pin-pose diT
chemical or fbam-twe extinguisher.
Naming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering xdth baking soda oi; if available,
by using a muhi-pmpose d_ T chemical or
fbam-b?e fire extingadsher.
Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do
flame foods under the hood, mrn the tim on.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials acct_mlate on the cooktop.