Important Safety Instructions - GE JDC27 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not touch the surface units, 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 surface units, areas nearby
surface units or any interior area of the oven; allow
sufficient time for cooling, first,
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas
facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces
near the opening, crevices around the oven door,
and metal trim parts above the door.
Remember: The inside surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat.
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Oven
Stand away from the range when opening the
oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can
cause burns to hands, face andor eyes.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
Pressure could build up and the container could
burst, causing an injury.
Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
Keep the oven free from grease
buildup.
Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is cool. If the shelves must be
handled when hot, do not let pot holder contact
the heating elements.
Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a
precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven, follow the manufacturer's directions.
Do not use your oven to dry newspapers. If
overheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the oven when not in use. Do not
store flammable materials in an oven or near the
heating elements.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan out
of the range and clean it. Leftover grease in the
broiler pan can catch fire the next time you use
the pan.
Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on or
near your range.
For continuous clean models, do not use oven
cleaners on any of the continuous cleaning
surfaces. Continuous cleaning surfaces can be
identified by their rough surface finish.
not watching the range.
Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items
stored in the oven can ignite.