GE Monogram ZDP36 Use And Care Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFE TY NO TICE
• The California Safe Drinking Water and
Toxic Enforcement Act requires 1he
Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known It the state to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
• The fiberglass insulation in self-dean ovens
gives off a very small amount of carbon
monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure
can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to
four of these substances, namely benzene,
carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,
caused primarily by the incomplete
combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
Properly adjusled burners, indicated by a
bluish rather than a yellow flame, will
minimize incomplete combustion, Exposure
to these substances can be minimized by
venting with an (}pen window or using a
ventilation fan or hood,
SAFE TY PRE CA UTIONS
When using your appliance, follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
• Have the installer show you the location of
the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it
off if necessary.
• Be sure all packing materials are removed
from the range before operating it to prevent
fire or smoke damage should the packing
material ignite.
• After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or
linoleum that cannot withstand such use,
Never install it directly over interior kitchen
carpeting,
• Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations and areas with
poor air circulation.
• Be sure your range is correctly adjusted
by a qualified service technician or installer
for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is
to be used.
WARNING: These adjustments must be
made by a qualified service technician 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 in.juU or properly damage. The
qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibilily for the conversion.
AWARNING--
All ranges can tip and injury
could result. To prevent
accidental tipping of the range,
attach it to the wall by installing
the Anti-Tip device supplied.
To check if the device is installed
and engaged properly, carefully
tip the range forward, The Anti-
Tip device should engage and
prevent the range from tipping
over.
If you pull the range out from the wall for
any reason, make sure the device is properly
engaged when you push the range back against
the wall.
If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range
tipping over and causing injmy if you or a child
stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip information in the
installation instructions.
Failure I{)take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and injm T.