GE JCB530 Owner's Manual page 3

WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described
in this Owner's Manual
. B e sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified installer in accordance with the
provided installation instructions
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
Before performing any service, unplug the range
or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching off
the circuit breaker
Do not leave children alone children should not be left
alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in
use They should never be allowed to climb, sit or stand
on any part of the appliance
CAUTION:
.Do not store items of interest to
children above a range or on the backguard of a
range children climbing on the range to reach items
could be seriously injured
Use only dry pot holders moist or damp pot holders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let
pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements
Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot
holders
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the
room
WARNING
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE RANGE
Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders,
linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance These garments may ignite if they
contact hot surfaces causing severe burns
Do not touch the surface units, the heating elements
or the interior surface of the oven These surfaces may
be hot enough to burn even though they are dark in
color During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing
or other flammable materials contact the surface units,
areas nearby the surface units or any interior area of
the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough
to cause burns Potentially hot surfaces include the
cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent opening,
surfaces near the opening and crevices around the
oven door
Do not heat unopened food containers Pressure could
build up and the container could burst, causing an
injury
Do not use aluminum foil to line drip pans or anywhere
in the oven, except as described in this manual Foil can
trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to the product
and a shock or fire hazard
Avoid scratching or impacting glass doors, cook tops or
control panels Doing so may lead to glass breakage Do
not cook on a product with broken glass Shock, fire or
cuts may occur
Cook meat and poultry thoroughly meat.to at least an
internal temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least
an internal temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials.
accumulate in or near the range Grease in the oven or
on the cooktop may ignite
Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter
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