Safety Instructions - Jenn-Air JGR8855 User Manual

Safety Instructions
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About Your Appliance
NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface burner
or in the oven. Pressure build-up may cause container to burst
NEVER use appliance as a space heater m,._l_l_, resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the appli-
to heat or warm a room to prevent poten- !i "_''_ ance.
tial hazard to the user and damage to the !_!i_"t"_! _=--.._"_°" _
appliance. Also, do not use the cooktop or _ Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot 4,_ .... _,,.
oven as a storage area for food or cooking ir holders may cause burns from steam, flN.. "_
utensils. Dishtowels or other substitutes should __::
never be used as pot holders because they _'_- := _\\ ,_
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Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air can trad across hot surface burners anu-__
by blocking the oven vent or air intakes. Restriction of air ignite or get caught on appliance parts.
flow to the burner prevents proper performance and increases
carbon monoxide emission to unsafe levels. Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool
before attempting to move or handle.
Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for
several minutes after oven is turned off. Some parts of the Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials ac-
vent and surrounding area become hot enough to cause bums. cumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan. Clean
After oven is turned off, do not touch the oven vent or sur- hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulating on
rounding areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. hood or filter. When flaming foods under the hood turn the
_,,_ fan off as the fan may spread the flame, o_.._
WARNING: NEVER
use
appliance door,
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or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or _I ",i NEVER wear garments made of tam- _'.' ..... ,.
seat as this may result in possible tipping _i
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of the appliance, damage to the appliance, _ik _ sleeved apparel while cooking. Clothing .=_ %,, ,
and serious injuries. _i may ignite or catch utensil handles. "
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the Always place oven racks in the desired positions while oven
bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnect power is cool. Slide oven rack out to add or remove food, using dry,
to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid electrical sturdy pot holders. Always avoid reaching into the oven to
shock, add or remove food. If a rack must be moved while hot, use
a dry pot holder. Always turn the oven off
at the end of cooking. ....
Cooking Safety
Use care when opening the oven door. Let
Always place a pan on a surface burner before turning it on. hot air or steam escape before moving or
Be sure you know which knob controls which surface burner, replacing food.
Make sure the correct burner is turned on and that the burner
has ignited. When cooking is completed, turnbumer off be- PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food
fore removing pan to prevent exposure to burner flame, manufacturer's instructions. Ifa plastic frozen food container
and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged
Always adjust surface burner flame so that it does not ex- during cooking, immediately discard the food and its con-
tend beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame tainer. The food could be contaminated.
is hazardous, wastes energy and may damage the appliance,
pan or cabinets above the appliance.
Utensil Safety
NEVER leave a surface cooking opera- ,_ _
tion unattended especially when using a _[_i_ % Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily grasped
high heat setting or when deep fat fry- __ and stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily tipped or
ing. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy _J loose-handled pans. Also avoid using pans, especially small
spillovers may ignite. Clean up greasy pans, with heavy handles as they could be unstable and eas-
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spills as soon as possible. Do not use high "_ii-_ii_' ily tip. Pans that are heavy to move when filled with food
heat for extended cooking operations, may also be hazardous.