Safety Instructions; Safety Precautions - GE Downdraft Gas Cooktop Use And Care Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:
• The California Safe Drinking Water and
• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to
• When you get your cooktop, have the installer
• Have your cooktop installed and properly
• Plug your cooktop into a 120-volt grounded
• Be sure all packing materials are removed
• Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted by
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended
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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 cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm, and
requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposure to such substances.
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 further
by venting with an open window or using the
ventilation fan.
show you the location of the gas cut-off valve
and how to shut it off if necessary.
grounded by a qualified installer, in
accordance with the installation instructions.
Any adjustment and service should be
performed only by qualified gas range
installers or service technicians.
outlet only. Do not remove the round
grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt
about the grounding of the home electrical
system, it is your personal responsibility and
obligation to have an ungrounded outlet
replaced with a properly-grounded three-
prong outlet in accordance with the National
Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord
with this appliance.
from the cooktop before operating it, to
prevent fire or smoke damage should the
packing material ignite.
a qualified service technician or installer for
the type of gas (natural or LP) which is to be
used. Your cooktop can be converted for use
with either type of gas. See the installation
instructions.
of your cooktop unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
by the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch
power off at service panel.
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling
do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.
D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
E. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal
ductwork.
WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Keep fan, filters and grease laden surfaces
clean.
B. Always turn vent ON when cooking at high
heat.
C. Use high settings on cooktop only when
necessary. Heat oil slowly on low to medium
setting.
D. Don't leave the cooktop unattended when
cooking.
E. Always use cookware and utensils
appropriate for the type and amount of food
being prepared.
CAUTION—FOR GENERAL VENTILATING
USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST
HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
AND VAPORS.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a cooktop is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
• CAUTION: Items of interest to children
should not be stored in cabinets above a
cooktop—children climbing on the cooktop
to reach items could be seriously injured.
• When raising or lowering the vent, keep
fingers away from all vent parts; assure that
cookware, pans and handles will not be struck
and tipped when raising the vent.
• Do not operate or clean your cooktop if the
glass is broken or cracked. Cleaning solutions
and spillovers could penetrate the broken
cooktop and create a risk of electric shock.
Call for service immediately if the cooktop
glass breaks or cracks.
• Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot
cooktop be careful to avoid steam burns.
• Do not clean the cooktop with flammable or
volatile cleaning fluids.
• Do not clean the cooktop when the appliance
is in use.
• Avoid scratching the cooktop with sharp
instruments, or with rings and other jewelry.
• Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach them.