GE CCHS995 Owner's Manual page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven.
Follow these instructions for safe operation.
■ Do not touch oven surfaces during self-clean
operation. Keep children away from the oven during
self-cleaning. Failure to follow these instructions
may cause burns.
■ Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove pans,
shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the
oven. Only gray porcelain-coated oven racks may
be left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to clean
other parts, such as drip pans or bowls.
■ Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe grease
and food soils from the oven. Excessive amount
of grease may ignite leading to smoke damage to
your home.
STATE OF CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS
WARNING
This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,
and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Self clean ovens can cause low level exposure to some of the Proposition 65 substances, including carbon
monoxide, during the cleaning cycle. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by opening a window or
using a ventilation fan or hood.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it
serviced by a qualified technician.
■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket.
■ Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
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