Safety Instructions - GE XL44 JGBS09 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
• The 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.
Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to 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.
When You Get Your Range
• Have the installer show you the location of the
range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off
if necessary.
• Have your range installed and properly grounded
by a qualified installer, in accordance with the
Installation Instructions. Any adjustment and service
should be performed only by qualified gas range
installers or service technicians.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your
range unless it is specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
• Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded outlet
only. Do not remove the round grounding 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. Do not use an
extension cord
with this appliance.
• Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent poor
air circulation.
• Be sure all packing materials are removed from the
range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke
damage should the packing material ignite.
• Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or installer for the type
of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used. 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
WARNING—
All ranges can tip and injury
could result. To prevent accidental
tipping of the range, attach it to the wall
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 manual. 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.
• Large scratches or impacts to glass doors
can lead to broken or shattered glass.
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