GE 164D2966P053 Use And Care Manual

J! IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued) —l When using cooking or roasting bags in theoven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.l Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.If overheated, they can catch fire.l Use only glass cookware that is recommendedfor use in gas ovens.l Always remove the broiler pan from the ovenas soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in thepan can catch fire if oven is used withoutremoving the grease from the broiler pan.l If you should have a grease fire in the broilerpan, turn off oven, and keep oven door closed tocontain fire until it burns out.Cleaning Your Range* Clean only parts listed in this b’se and CareGuide.l Keep range clean and free of accumulations ofgrease or spillovers, which may ignite.l Make sure the broiler pan and rack are in placecorrectly to reduce the possibility of a grease i-ire. SAVE THESE* When broilin~, if meat is too close to the INSTRUCTIONSflames, the fa~’may ignite. Trim excess fat toprevent excessive flare-ups.FLOORING AND LEVELINGFlooring Under the RangeYour range, like so many other household items, is When the floor covering ends at the front of the “heavy and can settle into soft floor coverings such range, the area that the range will rest cm should beas cushioned vinyl or carpeting. When moving the built up with plywood to the same level or higher thanrange on this type of flooring, it should be installed on the floor covering. This will allow the range to bea l/4-inch-thick sheet of plywood (or similar material) moved for cleaning or servicing.as follows:Leveling the RangeUse a 1 %“ open-end or adjustable wrench to equally lf using a spirit level, take two readings, with the levelback out the four legs. The flanges (rims) below the placed diagonally first in one direction and then thesides of the cooktop must be raised above the top of other.the countertop. Carefully slide the range into its Adjust the four legs carefully. Level the range front toinstallation space. Observe that it is clearing the back and side to side. The range legs must rest on thecountertop. Then place a spirit level or a glass floor. The range must not hang from the countertop.measuring cup partially filled with water on one of theoven shelves to check for levelness.How to Remove Packaging Tape Removing Packaging MaterialsTo assure no damage is done to the finish of the Check your range to insure all packaging materialsproduct, the safest way to remove packaging tape and protective tape covering are removed from areasadhesive on new appliances is an application of a such as the door trim, cooktop frame, end caps, etc.household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil before using.or cooking oil. Apply with a soft cloth and allow tosoak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish tothoroughly clean and protect the surface.—NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed fromthe chrome trim on range parts. It cannot be removedif it is baked on.6