GE JP356 Owner's Manual page 3

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WARNING!
SAFETY P RECAUTIONS
J; Do not touch surJ3ace elements. These
surfaces may be hot enough to bum even
fl_ough they are dark in color During and
after use, do not touch, or let cloflting or
oflrer flammable materials corm_ct the
surface elements or areas nearby the
surface elements; allow sufficient time
for cooling first.
Potentially hot surfaces include tire
cooktop arrd areas thcing the cooktop.
E:,: T o minimize the possibility of bums,
ignition of flammable mamrials arrd
spillage, rite handle of a container
should be turned toward tire center
of the cooktop without extending ox>r
arty nearby smfirce elements.
;fi:,: Alwws turn the surt_ace element cormol m
off before removing the cookware.
q_;: Use proper pan size--select cookwate
having fiat bottoms larg> enough to cox>r
the smfime element heating element. Tire
use of undersized cookwate will expose a
portion of tim surPace element m direct
corrmct arrd m W result in ignition of
clothing. Proper relationship of cookware to
smfi_ce element will also imi,ove efficiency.
;fi:,: Never leave smt_ace elements unattended at
high heat setdng:s. Boiloxers cause smoking
arrd gtea W spillox>rs fltat mav catch on fire.
_;: Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed corrtainers are
suitable for cookmp cooking; oflrers m W
break because of the sudden change in
ten_perature.
_:: Kee I) an eye on foods being flied at hiOt
or mediun>hiOi heat setfing:s.
;f; Foods for flTing should be as &T as
possible. Frost on flozen foods or moisutre
on flesh foods can cause hot tZatto bubble
up arrd ox>r the sides of the pan.
;fi:,: Use little fi_t for eflective shallow or
deeI>tZat flTing. Filling dre pan too Rill
of fat can cause spillox>rs when food is
added.
E:,: I f a combination of oils or fats will be used
in frying, stir tog>alter before heating, or as
fats melt slowly.
_;_Ahvavs heat t:at slowly, arrd watch as it heats.
_:_Use a deep fat themrometer whenever
possible m prexent ox_rheafing fat beyond
the smoMng point.
E:,I N exer u y m move a pan of hot Pat,
especia]ly a deep fat flyer _'ait until
the t_atis cool.
_{;_ D o
not store
flammable mamrials near
the cooktop.
J; Kee I) tire hood and grease filmrs clean
m maintain g_od x_nfing and to avoid
grease rites.
E:,: Do not store or use combnsfihle mamfials,
gv_s4ine or other flammable _N)ors and
liqui& in the vicinity of this or a W appliance.
_{;: C lean only parts lismd ira this Owner's
Manual.
E:,: D o not leave paper products, cooking
umnsils or food on rite cooktop when
not in use.
_{;_ K ee I) cooktop clean arrd flee of
accumnlation of grease or spilloxers
which m W ignite.
J; Nm>r heat unopened food containers.
Pressure buildup m W make corrtainer
burst arrd cause injury.
_:; Ne_>r leave jars or cans of laat dlJpping:s
on or near your cookmp.
J; Nmer use your appliance for wanning or
heating the room.
COOK MEAT ANDPOULTRY THOROUGHLY...
Cookmeat and poultry thoroughly--meat to at least an INTERNAL temperatureof 160°Fand poultry
to at least an INTERNAL temperatureof 180°ECookingto these temperaturesusuallyprotects against
foodbomeillness.
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