Important Safety Instructions; Safety Precautions - GE 36 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
• The California Safe Drinking Water and

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using your appliance, follow basic
safety precautions, including the following:
• Have the installer show you the location
• Be sure all packing materials are removed
• Locate the cooktop out of kitchen traffic
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Toxic Enforcement Act requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of
substances known to the state to cause birth
defects or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposure to such substances.
of the cooktop gas cut-off valve and how
to shut it off if necessary.
from the cooktop before operating it to
prevent fire or smoke damage should the
packing material ignite.
path and out of drafty locations and areas
with poor air circulation.
of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
• 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 adjusted 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 open window or using a
ventilation fan or hood.
• Be sure your cooktop 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 injury or property damage. The
qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this manual.
• Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.