GE JGSP20GER Use And Care Manual

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-IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICEThe California Safe Drinking Water and ToxicEnforcement Act requires the Governor ofCalifornia to publish a list of substances knownto the state to cause cancer, birth defects or otherreproductive harm, and requires businesses to warncustomers of potential exposure to such substances.Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to fourof these substances, namely benzene, carbonmonoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarilyby the incomplete combustion of natural gas orLP fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated bya bluish rather than a yellow flame, will minimizeincomplete combustion, Exposure to thesesubstances can be minimized by venting with anopen 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 shutit off if necessary.–l Have your range installed and properlygrounded by a qualified instidler, in accordancewith the Installation Instructions. Any adjustmentand service should be performed only by qualifiedgas range installers or service technicians.l Plug your range into a 120-volt groundedoutlet only. Do not remove the round grmmdingprong from the plug. If in doubt about thegrounding of the home electrical system, it is yourpersonal responsibility and obligation to have anungrounded outlet replaced with a properlygrounded, three-prong outlet in accordance withthe National Electrical Code. Do not use anextension cord with this appliance.l Be sure all packing materials are removedfrom the range before operating it to preventfire or smoke damage should the packingmaterial ignite.l Locate range out of kitchen traffk path andout of drafty locations to prevent pilot outageand poor air circulation.l Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by aqualified service technician or instder for thetype of gas (natiral or LP) that is to be used.Your range can be converted for use with eithertype of gas. See the Installation Instructions.* After prolonged use of a range, high floortemperatures may result and nwny 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 Range* Don’t leave children alone or unattendedwhere a range is hat OF in operation. Theycould be seriously burned.l I)on’t allow anyone to climb, stand or hangon the oven door, storage drawer or range top.They could damage the range and even tip it over,causing severe personal injury.* CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TOCHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED H?CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THEBACKSPLASH (IF A RANGE--CHILDRENCLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACHITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.WARNING-A1l ranges m tip andP74Is742sinjury could &ult. To-preventaccidental tipping of the range,from abnormal usage, includingexcess loading of the oven door,attach it to the wall or floor byinstalling tie Anti-Tip devicesupplied. To insure the device isproperly installed and engaged,remove the drawer panel andinspect the rear leveling leg. Makesure it fits securely into the slot.If you pull the range out from the wall for anyreason, make sure the Anti-Tip device is properlyengaged before you push the range back. Pleaserefer to the Anti-Tip device information in theInstallation Instructions. Failure to take thisprecaution could result in tipping of the rangeand injury.Do not allow the chain or bracket to damage the gasplumbing in any way. {cmtinuednextpuge)3