GE JGS968 Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
SAFETY P RECA UflONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be foflowed, including the
following:
_7{_ Use this appliance only %r its intended
purpose as described m tins )wners
Manual.
_:: Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
_{:_ B efore perfo_ning any service, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
disu-ibufion panel by removing the fl_se or
switching off the circuit breaken
;fi:,i Haxe the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fl_se. Mark it for easy
reference.
J; Do not leme children alone----r'hildren
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should nexer be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
J; Haxe the installer show van the location
of the range gas shut-offxahe and how to
shut it off if necessa U.
J; Hax> your rang_ installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installei; in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions. Any adjusunent and se_Mce
should be perforated only 1)y qualified gas
range installers or service technicians.
_{:_ L ocate the range out of kitchen traffic pail)
and out of dr_fftv locations to prexent poor
air circulation.
_t_:: Be sure all packaging materials are
removed from rite rang_ before operating
it to pre\ent fire or smoke damage should
the packaging mamrial ignite.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
service should be refelTed to a qualified
technician.
Be sure your range is con-ecfly adjusted
by a qualified se_Mce mchnician or installer
for the type of g_s (natural or LP) that is
to be used. Your rang_ can be comermd
for use with either type of gas. See the
Installation Instructions packed with
the rang_.
_:: Plug your range into a 190=\_lt grounded
outlet only. Do not remo_e the round
g_ounding prong from the plug. If in
doubt about the grounding of the home
elecuical system, it is your personal
_esponsibilitv and obligation to haw
an ungrounded outlet replaced with a
properly gTonnded, three-prong outlet in
accordance with rite National Electrical
(',ode. Do not use an exmnsion cord with
this appliance.
-& WARNING: >ese
a djustments
must be made by a qualified service
technician in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and aft codes
and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious injury or
property damage. The qualified agency
performing this work assumes
responsibility for the conversion.
_{:: K ee I) the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good xenting and to maid grease
fires.
J; Do not leme children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned. _:;
Teach children not to play with the
controls or any other part of the range.
Always kee I) dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a satb distance
fronl vonr rangP.
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