GE JGS968 Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING!
SAFETY P RECA UflONS
When using electrical appfiances, basic safety precautions should be foflowed, including the
following:
Use this appliance only %r its intended
purpose as described m tim )wner s
Mannal.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the prox4ded installation
instructions.
Before perfo_ning any service, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
disu{bufion panel by removing the fl_se or
switching off the circuit breaken
Hme the installer show yon tile location of
tile circuit breaker or fi_se. Mark it for easy
reference.
Do not leme children alone----_'hildren
should not be left alone or nnattended in
all area where all appliance is ill use. They
should nexer be allowed to sit or stand on
ally part of the appliance.
Haxe the installer show you the location
of tile range gas shut-offxahe and how to
shut it off if necessa U.
Haxe your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installei; in
accordance with tile Installation
Instructions. Any adjusunent and service
should be perfomled only by qualified gas
range installers or se_wice mchnicians.
Locate the range out of kitchen tral_c path
and out of drafty locations to prexent poor
air circulation.
Be snre all packaging materials are
remoxed from file range before operating
it to pre\ent fire or smoke damage should
the packaging material ignite.
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Do not attempt to repair or replace ally
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 adjusmd
by a qualified se_Mce mchnician or installer
for tile type of gas (natural or LP) that is
to be used. Your range call be comermd
for use with either type of gas. See tile
Installation Instructions packed with
the range.
Plug your range into a 190=\_lt grounded
outlet only. Do not remo\e tile round
g_ounding prong fiom tile plug. If in
doubt about the grounding of the home
elecuical system, it is your personal
iesponsibilitv and obligation m haxe
all ungrounded outlet replaced wifll a
properly gTonnded, th_eeq)rong on0et ill
accordance with file National Electrical
(',ode (U.S.). Do not use all exmnsion cord
with fl)is appliance.
_Zl, WARNING: >ese
a djustments
must be made by a qualified service
technbbn in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions and all 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 converskm.
Kee I) the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good xenting and to mold grease
fires.
Do not ]eme children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously bumed.
Teach children not to play with tile
controls or ally other part of the range.
Always kee I) dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders and other linens a satb distance
fronl vonr range.
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