Surface Cooking Units; Safety Practices For Servicer; Servicing; Receiving Oven - Jenn-Air JDS8850AAB Service Manual

Important Safety Information
5. User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
6. Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven or near surface
units.
7. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires—Smother fire or
flame, or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
8. Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.

SURFACE COOKING UNITS

1. Use Proper Pan Size—This appliance is equipped
with one or more surface units of different size.
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to
cover the surface unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and may result in
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to
burner will also improve efficiency.
2. Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat
Settings—Boilover causes smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
3. Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line
oven bottom. Improper installation of these liners may
result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.
4. Glazed Cooking Utensils—Do not use glass, ceramic,
earthware, or other glazed utensils. They can
damage smoothtop and can break due to sudden
change in temperature.
5. Utensil Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units—To reduce the
risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil,
the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it
is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.
NOTE: The maximum gas supply pressure for these
models must not exceed 14 inches W.C.P.

Safety Practices for Servicer

Safe and satisfactory operation of gas ranges depends
upon its design and proper installation. However, there is
one more area of safety to be considered:

Servicing

Listed below are some general precautions and safety
practices which should be followed in order to protect
the service technician and consumer during service and
after service has been completed.
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1. Gas smell—Extinguish any and all open flames and
open windows.
2. Turn gas off—Service range with gas turned off
unless testing requires it.
3. Checking for gas leaks—Never check for leaks with
any kind of open flame. Soap and water solution
should be used for this purpose. Apply solution to
suspected area and watch for air bubbles which
indicates a leak. Correct leaks by tightening fittings,
screws, connections, applying approved compound,
or installing new parts.
4. Using lights—Use a hand flashlight when servicing
ranges or checking for gas leaks. Electric switches
should not be operated where leaks are suspected.
This will avoid creating arcing or sparks which could
ignite the gas. If electric lights are already turned on,
they should not be turned off.
5. Do not smoke—Never smoke while servicing gas
ranges, especially when working on piping that
contains or has contained gas.
6. Check range when service is completed—After
servicing, make visual checks on electrical
connection, and check for gas leaks. Inform
consumer of the condition of range before leaving.
7. Adhere to all local regulations and codes when
performing service.

Receiving Oven

• Installer needs to show consumer location of the range
gas shut-off valve and how to shut it off.
• Authorized servicer must install the range, in
accordance with the Installation Instructions.
Adjustments and service should be performed only by
authorized servicer.
• Plug range into a 120–volt grounded outlet only. Do
not remove round grounding prong from the plug. If in
doubt about grounding of the home electrical system, it
is consumers 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.
• Insure all packing materials are removed from the
range before operating it, to prevent fire or smoke
damage should the packing material ignite.
• Ensure range is correctly adjusted by a qualified
service technician or installer for the type of gas
(Natural or LP). Some ranges can be converted for
use with Natural or LP gas.
• With prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures could result. Many floor coverings will not
be able to withstand this kind of use. Never install
range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand
high temperatures. Never install range directly over
carpeting.
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