Important Safety Instructions; Self-Cleaning Oven - GE JKP17 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not use water on grease fires.
Smother fire or flame;r use a dry chemical
or foam-type extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven
off or by using a dry chemicaI or foam-type fire
extinguisher,
Do not
touch the heating elements or the
interior surface of the oven. These surfaces may
be hot enough to burn even though they are dark
in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let
clothing or other flammable materials contact any
interior area of the oven; allow sufficient time for
cooling, first.
Potentially hot surfaces inchtde the oven vent
openings and surfaces near the openings, crevices
around the oven door, the edges of the door
window and metal trim parts above the door.
Remember: The inside surface of the oven may
be hot when the door is opened.
When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170"F. This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat.
Oven
the oven when opening the
Stand away from
oven door.
The hot air or steam which escapes
can burn hands, face and/or eyes.
not heat unopened food containers.
Do
Pressure could build up and the container
could burst, causing an injury.
Keep the oven vent duct unobstructed.
Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
Place the oven shelf in the desired position
while the oven is COOL
handled when hot, do not let the potholder
contact the heating elements.
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If the shelves must be
Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods.
precaution against burns from touching the hot
surfaces of the door or the the oven walls.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven,
follow the manufacturer's directions.
Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensiIs,
or food in the oven when not in use.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan
out of the oven and clean it.
in the broiler pan can catch on fire the next time
you use the pan.
near your oven.
Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms,
except as suggested in this guide.
installation of these liners may result in a risk

Self-Cleaning Oven

Do not clean the door gasket.
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No
oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating
of any kind sbould be used in or around any part
of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will
damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean
cycle is used.
Clean only parts listed in this Use and
Care Guide.
pan and other cookware.
sure to wipe up excess spillage before
Be
starting the self-cleaning operation.
If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,
oven OFF and disconnect the power supply. Have
it serviced by a qualified technician.
INSTRUCTIONS
It is also a
Leftover grease
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The door gasket is
commercial
remove the broiler
turn the