Features - GE JGBP31GEP Use And Care & Installation Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known
to the state to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to
such substances,
four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused
primarily by the incomplete combustion of
natural gas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners,
indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame,
will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure
to these substances can be minimized by venting
with an open window or using a ventilation fan
or hood.
Fluorescent light bulbs and stiety valves on
standing pilot ranges contain mercury. If your
model has these features, they must be recycled
according to local, state and federd codes.
Have
the
range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary.
grounded by a qualified installer,
with the Installation Instructions, Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by qualified
gas range installers or service technicians,
Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only. Do
not remove the round grounding
prong from the plug. Ein 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. k Canada, the appliance must be
electrically grounded in accordance with the
Canadian Electical Code. Do not use an extension
cord with this appIiance.
not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your range udess it is specifidy recommended
All other servicing should be referred
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the range
before operating it to prevent fire or
smoke damage should the packing material ignite.
Locate range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent poor
air circulation.
Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer for the
type of gas (natural or
Your range can be converted for use with either
type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.
WARNING: These adjustments must be made 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
install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.
Using Your Range
Do not leave c~dren done or unattended where
a range is hot or in operation. They
seriously burned.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on
the door, storage or broiler drawer (on some
in accordance
models) or range top.
range and even tip it over, causing severe personal
injury.
CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE<H~DREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY ~JURED.
could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the-
Anti-Tip device is engaged when you push the range
back against the wall.
that is to be used.
could be
They could damage the
ranges can ti and injury
p
range,
attach an approved Anti-Tip
device to the wall. (See Installation
Instructions.) 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
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