GE 164D2966P053 Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS— Read all instructions before using this appliance. &IlIMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICEl The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor ofCalifornia to publish a list of substances known tothe state to cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive harm, and requires businesses towarn customers of potential exposure to suchsubstances.l Gas appliances can cause minor exposure tofour of these substances, namely benzene, carbonmonoxide, formaldehyde and soot, causedprimarily by the incomplete combustion of naturalgas or LP fuels. Properly adjusted burners,indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame,will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure tothese substances can be minimized by venting withan open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.When You Get Your Rangel Have the installer show you the location ofthe range gas cut-off valve and how to shutff if necessary.c Have your range installed and properlygrounded by a qualified installer, in accordancewith the Installation Instructions. Any adjustmentand service should be performed only by qualifiedgas range installers or service technicians.l Do not attempt to repair or replace anypart of your range unless it is specificallyrecommended in this guide. All other servicingshould be referred to a quaIified technician.l Plug your range into a 120-volt groundedoutlet only. Do not remove the round groundingprong from the plug. If in doubt about thegrounding of the home electrical system, it isyour personal responsibility and obligation tohave an ungrounded outlet replaced with aproperly grounded, three-prong outlet inaccordance with the National Electrical Code.Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.l Be sure all packaging materials are removedfrom the range before operating it to preventfire or smoke damage should the packaging=Iaterial ignite..~cate the range out of kitchen traffic pathand out of drafty locations to prevent pilotoutage and poor air circulation.l Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by aqualified service technician or installer for thetype of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used.Your range can be converted for use with eithertype of gas. See the Installation Instructions.WARNING: These adjustments must be madeby a qualified service technician in accordancewith the manufacturer’s instructions and all codesand requirements of the authority havingjurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructionscould result in serious injury or property damage.The qualified agency performing this workassumes responsibility for the conversion.Q After prolonged use of a range, high floortemperatures may result and many floorcoverings will not withstand this kind of use.Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleumthat cannot withstand such type of use. Neverinstall it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.Using Your Rangel Do not leave children alone or unattendedwhere a range is hot or in operation. Theycould be seriously burned.l Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hangon the oven door, broiler drawer or cooktop.They could damage the range and even tip it over,causing severe personal injury.l CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TOCHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED INCABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THEBACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-CHILDRENCLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACHITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.l For continuous clean models, do not use ovencleaners on any of the continuous cleaningsurfaces. Continuous cleaning surfaces can beidentified by their rough surface finish.l Teach children not to play with the controlsor any other part of the range.l Never leave the oven door open when you arenot watching the range.l Always keep combustible wall coverings,curtains or drapes a safe distance from yourrange.(continued rtext PUW)n3