GE JGBC15 Use And Care & Installation Manual page 3

SAFETY
requires the Governor of Ctifornia
Enforcement Act
to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to
namely benzene, carbon
four of these substances,
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily
by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or
bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimize
incomplete combustion. Exposure to these
substances can be minimized by venting with an
standing pilot ranges contain mercury.
according to local, state and federal codes.
Have the installer show you th~ location of the
if necessary.
grounded by a qua~fied installer,
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
gas range installers or service technicians.
not attempt to repair or replace any part of
in this guide.
to a qutified technician.
Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
not remove the round grounding
outlet only. Do
prong from the plug. If in doubt about the grounding
of the home electrical system, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded
outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three-
prong outlet in accordance with the National
Electrical Code. In Canada, the appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with the
Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use an extension
cord with this appliance.
and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot
NOTICE
in accordance
Be sure all packing materiais are removed from
before operating it to prevent fire or
the range
smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
type of gas (naturai or LP) that is to be used.
Your range can be converted for use with either
type of gas. See the I~stallation Instructions.
These adjustments must be made
WARNING:
by a qualified service technician in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions and all codes
and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or property damage.
The qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.
. After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum
that cannot withstand such type of use. Never
Using Your Range
All ranges can tip and injury
could result. To nrevent accidental
attach it to the ~
tipping of the ra~ge,
wall and floor by installing the Anti-
Tip device supplied.
To check if the device is installed and @
engaged properly, carefully tip the
range forward. The Anti-Tip device should
engage and prevent the range from tipping over.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the device is properly engaged
when you push the range back against the wall.
If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range
tipping over and causing injury if you or a child
stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information
in this guide. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury.
Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation.
They could be seriously burned.
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