GE JDP37 Use And Care Manual

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Important Safety InstructionsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions before using this appliance.IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE• The California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor ofCalifornia to publish a list of substances known tothe state to cause birth defects or other reproductiveharm, and requires businesses to warn customers ofpotential exposure to such substances.• The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovensgives off a very small amount of carbonmonoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposurecan be minimized by venting with an openwindow or using a ventilation fan or hood.When using electrical appliances, basic safetyprecautions should be followed, includingthe following:• Use this appliance only for its intended use asdescribed in this guide.• Be sure your appliance is properly installed andgrounded by a qualified technician in accordancewith the provided installation instructions.• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part ofyour range unless it is specificallyrecommended in this guide. All other servicingshould be referred to a qualified technician.• Before performing any service, DISCONNECTTHE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THEHOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BYREMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFFTHE CIRCUIT BREAKER.• Have the installer show you the location of thecircuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easyreference.• Be sure the range is securely installed in acounter that is firmly attached to the housestructure. Weight on the oven door couldcause the oven to tip and result in injury. Neverallow anyone to climb, sit, stand or hang on theoven door.• Do not leave children alone—children shouldnot be left alone or unattended in an area where anappliance is in use. They should never be allowedto sit or stand on any part of the appliance.• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hangon the door or cooktop. They could damagethe range and even tip it over, causing severepersonal injury.• 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.• Teach children not to play with controls or anyother part of the range.• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garmentswhile using the appliance. Be careful whenreaching for items stored in cabinets over therange. Flammable material could be ignited ifbrought in contact with hot surface units orheating elements and may cause severe burns.• Do not store flammable materials in the ovenor near the cooktop.• Use only dry pot holders—moistor damp pot holders on hot surfacesmay result in burns from steam.Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements.Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth. Suchcloths can catch fire on a hot heating element.• Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, potholders and other linens a safe distance fromyour range.• Always keep wooden and plastic utensilsand canned food a safe distance away fromyour range.• Always keep combustible wall coverings,curtains or drapes a safe distance fromyour range.• For your safety, never use your appliance forwarming or heating the room.• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLEMATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHERFLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDSIN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANYOTHER APPLIANCE.(continued next page)3