GE Appliances JVE40 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A WARNING - TOREDUCE THE RISK OF F IRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK ORINJURYTOPERSONS, OBSERVE T HE
FOLLOWING:
A. Usethis unit only in the manner intendedby the manufacturer.
If you have questions,contact the manufacturer.
B. Beforeservicingor cleaningunit, switch power off at service
panel and lock the servicedisconnectingmeans to prevent
power from being switched on accidentally.When the service
disconnectingmeans cannot be locked,securelyfasten a
prominent warning device,such as a tag, to the servicepanel.
C. Do not usethis unit with any solid-state speedcontrol device.
D. Thisunit must be grounded.
A CAUTION- FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY
DONOTUSETOEXHAUST HAZARDOUS O REXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
AND VAPORS.
,A WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF I NJURYTO
PERSONS IN THEEVENTOFA RANGE TOPGREASE FIRE, O BSERVE
THEFOLLOWING*:
A. SHOTHER FLAHES with a close-fittinglid,cookiesheet or metal
tray,then turn off the burner.BECAREFUL TOPREVENT 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 isbeing 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. Never leavesurface 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. C repesSuzette,CherriesJubilee,Peppercorn
BeefFlamb_).
Co
D.
Cleanventilating fans frequently.Greaseshould not be allowed
to accumulate on fan or filter.
Use proper pan size.Alwaysuse cookwareappropriate for the
sizeof the surface element.
^,,.WARNING - TOREDUCE THE RISK OF F IRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK ORINJURYTOPERSONS, OBSERVE T HE
FOLLOWING:
A. Installationwork and electricalwiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordancewith all applicablecodes and standards,
includingfire-rated construction.
B. Sufficientair is neededfor proper combustion and exhausting
of gasesthrough the flue (chimney)of fuel burning equipment
to prevent back drafting. Followthe heating equipment
manufacturer'sguidelineand safety standards such as those
publishedby the National FireProtectionAssociation(NFPA), the
American Societyfor Heating,Refrigerationand 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 F IRE AND T O
PROPERLY EXHAUST A IR,BESURE TODUCTAIROUTSIDE-DONOT
VENTEXHAUST A IRINTOSPACES W ITHINWALLS ORCEILINGS OR
INTOATTICS, CRAWL SPACES ORGARAGES.
,& WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF F IRE, USE
ONLYMETALDUCTWORK.
Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part of your hood unless
it is specificallyrecommendedin this guide.All other servicing
should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician.
READAND FOLLOW THISSAFETYINFORMATIONCAREFULLY.
READ AND SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
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