Safety Instructions - GE JHP56 Use And Care Manual

,en using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including
the following:
.Have the installer show you the location of' the
circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.
.Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this guide, Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This cooking
center is specifically designed to heat or cook food,
and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
.Be sure your appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
.Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your cooking center unless it is
specifically recommended in this guide. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician.
.Before performing any service, DISCONNECT
THE COOKING CENTER POWER SUPPLY
AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION
- PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR
WITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
• Do not leave children alone-children should
no{ be left alone or unattended in an area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
.Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang
on the door, drawer or cooktop. They could
damage the range and even tip it over, causing
severe personal iniury.
• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A COOKING CENTER
OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A COOKING
CENTER--CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE
COOKING CENTER TO REACH ITEMS
COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. Be carefifl when
reaching for items stored over the range.
Flammable material could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot surface units or heating elements
and may cause severe burns.
"ia_-__.. ,Use only dry pot holders--moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces
may result in burns t'rom steam. Do
not let pot holders touch hot surtace units or heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
.Teach children not to play with the controls or
any other part of the cooking center.
.Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the cooking center.
.For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
.Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in use.
,DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS
IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY
OTHER APPLIANCE.
• Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
maintain
good venting
and to avoid grease fires.
,Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop.
.Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
holders andother linens a safe distance from
your cooking center.
.Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance away from your
cooking center.
.Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from your
cooking center.
.Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate in or near the cooking
center.
.Do not use water on grease fires.
Never
pick
up a
flaming
pan.
Turn the controls off. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface unit by covering the
pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or flat tray. Use a multi-purpose dry
chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering it with baking soda or, if available,
by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-
type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven off
or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-
type fire extinguisher.
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