Safety Precautions - GE JGS968 Owner's Manual

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNFORMATiON.
READALL iNSTRUCTiONS BEFORE USING.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
}} Use this appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in this Owner's
Manual.
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Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the prox_ided installation
instructions.
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Befbre perfbrming any ser_ice, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by remox_ing the filse or
switching off the circuit breaker.
Have the installer show you the location of
the circuit breaker or fllse. Mark it fbr easy
reference.
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Do not leave children alone--children
should not be left alone or unattended in
an area where an appliance is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
Have the installer show you the location
of the range gas shut-off valve and how to
shut it off ff necessary.
Have your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in
accordance with the Installation
Instructions. Auy a£1justment and ser_,ice
should be perfbrmed only by qualified gas
range installers or ser_,ice technicians.
Locate the range out of kitchen tragic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent poor
air circulation.
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Be sure all packa_ng mamrials are
removed flom the range befbre operating
it to prevent fire or smoke damage should
the packa_ng material ignim.
Do not leave chiktren alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
}} Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
serx,ice should be referred to a qualified
technician.
::_ Be sure your range is correcdy a£1jusmd
by a qualified ser_,ice technician or installer
for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is
to be used. Your range can be converted
for use with either type of gas. See the
Installation Instructions packed with
the range.
_:_Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only. Do not remove the round
grounding prong flom the plug. If in
doubt about the grounding of the home
electrical sysmm, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have
an ungrounded outlet replaced with a
properly grounded, three-prong outlet in
accordance wkh the National Electrical
Code (U.S.). Do not use an exmnsion cord
with this appliance.
WARNING: these
a djustments
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 injury or
property damage, The qualified agency
performing this work assumes responsibility
for the conversion,
}} Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease
fires.
}} Teach chiktren not to play with the
controls or any other part of the range.
}}Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
homers and other linens a sNE distance
from your range.
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