GE Appliances JV936 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A WARNING - To REDUCE THE RISK OF F IRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK ORINJURYTOPERSONS, OBSERVE T HE
FOLLOWING:
A. Usethis unit only in the manner intendedby the manufacturer.
Ifyou have questions,contact the manufacturer.
B. Beforeservicingor cleaningunit, switch power off at service
panel and lockthe servicedisconnectingmeans to prevent
power from being switched on accidentally.When the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked,securelyfasten a
prominent warning device,such as a tag, to the servicepanel.
C. Donot usethis unit with any solid-state speedcontrol device.
D. Thisunit must be grounded.
A CAUTION- FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY
DONOTUSETOEXHAUST H AZARDOUS O REXPLOSIVE HATERIALS
AND VAPORS.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF I NJURY TO
PERSONS IN THEEVENT OFA RANGE TOPGREASE FIRE, O BSERVE
THEFOLLOWING*:
A. SHOTHER FLAMES with a close-fittinglid,cookiesheet or metal
tray,then turn offthe burner.BECAREFUL T OPREVENT BURNS. I f
the flames do not go out immediately,EVACUATE ANDCALLTHE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
B. NEVER PICK UPA FLAMING PAN-You may be burned.
C. DONOTUSEWATER, includingwet dishclothsor towels-a
violent steam explosionwill result.
D. Usean extinguisherONLYif:
1. You know you have a ClassABCextinguisher,and you
already know how to operate it.
2. Thefire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3. Thefire department is being called.
4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
*Based on "KitchenFireSafety"publishedby NFPA.
^_WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE
TOPGREASE FIRE:
A. Neverleavesurface units unattended at high settings.Boilovers
cause smokingand greasy spilloversthat may ignite. Heat oils
slowly on low or medium settings.
B. Alwaysturn hood ONwhen cooking on high heat or when
flamb_ing food (i.e.CrepesSuzette,CherriesJubilee,Peppercorn
BeefFlamb_).
Co
D.
Cleanventilating fans frequently.Greaseshould not be allowed
to accumulate on fan or filter.
Useproper pan size.Alwaysuse cookware appropriatefor the
sizeof the surface element.
^._WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF F IRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCKORINJURYTOPERSONS, OBSERVE T HE
FOLLOWING:
Ao
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Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by
qualified person(s)in accordance with all applicable codes
and standards, including fire-rated construction.
Sufficient air is neededfor proper combustion and exhausting
of gases through the flue (chimney)of fuel burning equipment
to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer's guideline and safety standards such as
those published by the National FireProtection Association
(NFPA_, the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and
Air Conditioning Engineers(ASHRAE) and the local code
authorities.
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,do not damage
electricalwiring and other hidden utilities.
D. Ductedfans must always be vented to the outdoors.
^,..WARNING- TO REDUCE THE RIsK OF n RE AND T O
PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR,BESURE TODUCTAIROUTSIDE-DONOT
VENTEXHAUST A IRINTOSPACES W ITHINWALLS ORCEILINGS OR
INTOATTICS, CRAWL SPACES O RGARAGES.
,& WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF F IRE, USE
ONLYMETALDUCTWORK.
Do not attempt to repair or replaceany part of your hood unless
it is specificallyrecommendedin this guide.All other servicing
should be referredto a qualifiedtechnician.
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