Important Safety Instructions; Oven - GE JBW3 Use And Care & Installation Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this guide.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
by a qualified technician in accordance
grounded
with the provided installation instructions.
Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your range unless it is specifically recommended
All other servicing should be
in this guide.
referred to a qualified technician.
Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL
REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury.
If your model has a surface light, you must
recycle the fluorescent light bulb according to
local, state and federal codes.
All ranges can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental tipping
attach it to the wall and
of the range,
floor by installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied.
To check if the device is installed and
engaged properly, remove the kick
ieg. Make sur; it fits securely i;to the slot. u
If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the device is properly engaged
when you push the range back against the wall.
If it is not. there is a possible risk of the ran~e
tipping over and cau;ing injury if you or a ;hild
stand, sit or lean on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information
in this guide. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury.
not be left alone or unattended in an area where an
use. They should never be allowed
appliance is in
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
on the door, kick panel or storage drawer or
cooktop.
tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON TIE RANGE TO REACH
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance.
reaching for iterns stored over the range. Flammable
material could be ignited if brought in contact
with hot surface units or heating elements and
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may cause severe burns,
not let pot holders touch hot surface units or
heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.
Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.
materials accumulate in or near the range.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven
or near the cooktop.
When cooking pork, follow the directions
exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat.
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They could damage the range and even
Be careful when
Use only dry pot holders—moist
or damp pot holders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam.
of at least 170°F. This assures that, in
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