Important Safety Notice; Safety Precautions - GE JBP23 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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A WARNING!
For your safety,the informationin this manualmust be followed to minimizethe risk of fire, electric shock, or to
prevent property damage,personalinjury, or loss of life.
A WARNINGANti-TIPDEVICE
All rangescantip and injury couldresult.
Toprevent accidental tipping of the range,attach it to the wall and floor byinstalling the Anti-Tip device supplied.
If the Anti-Tipdevice supplied with the range does not fit this application,use the universalAnti- fip device
WB2X7909.
Tocheckif the device is installed and engagedproperly, removethe storage drawer and inspect the rear
leveling leg.Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out flom 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 range tipping over
and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this manual. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and inju U
IMPORTANT SAFETY N OTICE
TheCaliforniaSafe Drinking Waterand ToxicEnforcement A ct requires the Governorof Californiatopublish a
list of substancesknown to thestate to cause cancer,birth defects or other reproductiveharm, and requires
businessesto warn customersof potential exposureto such substances.
Thefiberglassinsulationin self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxideduring the
cleaningcycle. Exposurecan be minimizedby venting with an open window or using a ventilationfan or hood.
SAFETY P RECAUtiONS
Whenusingelectrical appliances,basic safetyprecautionsshouldbe followed,includingthe following:
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose
as describedin this Owner's Manual.
Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified installer in accorChnce
with the prox,ided installation instructions.
Have the installer show you the location
of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
reference.
Do not attempt to repair or replace a W
part of>_ur range unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other
serdcing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
Before performing any serdce, disconnect
the range power supply at the household
distribution panel by remm,ing the fhse or
s_dtching off the circuit breaker.
Do not leave children alonelchildren should
not be left alone or unattended in an area
where an appliance is in use. ThU should never
be allowed to sit or stand on aW part of the
appliance.
: Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the doon storage drawer or cooktop. They
could damage the range and even tip it over,
causing severe personal injur>
Large scratches or impacts to glass doors can
lead to broken or shattered glass.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop.
CAUTION: tems of i nterest
to
children
should not be stored in cabinets above a range
or on the backsplash of a range--children
climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored over the range.
Hammable material could be ignited if brought
in contact with hot surface units or heating
elements and m W cause severe burns.
Use only dry pot holders--moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces m W result in burns
flom steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot
surface units or heating elements. Do not use
a towel or other bulk}' cloth in place of pot
holders.