Safety Instructions - GE Quickset III Owner's Manual

IMPORTANTSAFETYINFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
WARNING I
(Somemodels)
SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY' I NSTRUCTIONS
The seIFcleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the
oven. Follow these instructions for safe operation.
Before operating the self-clean cycle, remove pans,
shiny metal oven racks and other utensils from the
oven. Only gray porcelain-coated oven racks may
be left in the oven. Do not use self-clean to clean
other parts, such as drip pans or bowls.
Before operating the self-clean cycle, wipe grease
and food soils from the oven. Excessive amount of
grease may ignite leading to smoke damage to
your home.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it
serviced by a qualified technician.
Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should be used in or around any part of the oven.
WARNING
I WARMING
DRAWER/LOWER OVEN DRAWER
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The purpose of the warming drawer is to hold hot
cooked foods at serving temperature. Bacteria will
grow in food while it is below 140°R Do not put cold
food in warming drawer. Do not heat food for more
than 2 hours. Failure to follow these instructions
may result in foodborne illness.
Do not leave paper products, plastics, canned food
or combustible materials in the drawer. They may
ignite.
Do not touch the heating element or the interior
surface of the drawer. These surfaces may be hot
enough to cause burns.
Use care when opening the drawer. Open the
drawer a crack and let hot air or steam escape
before removing or replacing food. Hot air or
steam that escapes can cause burns to hands,
face and/or eyes.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the lower drawer.
The foil will trap heat below, and upset the
performance of the oven. Foil can melt and
permanently damage the drawer bottms.