GE JHP56 Use And Care Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not touch the surface units, the heating
elements or the interior surface of the oven.
These surfaces may be hot
in color. During and after use,
though they are dark
do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact the surface units, the areas
nearby the surface units or any interior area of the"
oven; allow sufficient time for cooling, first.
Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop, areas
facing the cooktop, oven vent opening, surfaces
near the opening, crevices around the oven door
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,
Ovens
Stand away from the cooking center when
opening an oven door.
escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
Do not heat unopened food containers.
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.
position while the oven is cool.
must be handled when hot, do not let pot holder
contact the heating elements in the oven.
Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is a
convenience in lifting heavy foods.
a precaution against burns from touching hot
surfaces of the door or oven walls.
When using cooking or roasting bags in the
oven,
follow the manufacturer's directions.
After broiling, always take the broiler pan
out of the range and clean it.
in the broiler pan can catch fire the next time you
use the pan.
Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch fire.
enough to burn even
Hot air or steam which
If the shelves
It is also
Leftover grease
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Self-Cleaning Oven (lower)
Do not clean 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
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind
should 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.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan, rack and other cookware.
Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before
starting the self-cleaning operation.
If the self-cleaning
the oven off and disconnect the power supply.
Have it serviced by a qualified technician.
Surface Cooking Units
Use proper pan size—Select
cookware having flat bottoms large
enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized
cookware will expose a portion of the surface unit to
direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
Proper relationship of cookware to surface unit will
also improve efficiency,
Never leave the surface units unattended at
high heat settings.
greasy spillovers that may catch on fire.
Be sure the drip pans and vent are not covered
and are in place.
could damage cooking center parts and wiring.
Do not use aluminum foil to line the drip pans
or anywhere in the oven except as described in
this guide. Misuse could result in a shock, fire
hazard or damage to the cooking center,
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
earthenware or other glazed containers are
suitable for cooktop service;
because of the sudden change in temperature.
minimize the possibility of burns,
of flammable materials and spillage, the handle of
a container should be turned toward the center of —
the range without extending over nearby surface
units.
The door gasket
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Their absence during cooking
others may break
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