GE JP389BJBB - 30" Electric Modular Cooktop Use And Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions before using this appliance.When using eleclrical appliances, basic safetyprecautions should be followed, including tilefollowing:• Use this cooktop only for its intended useas described in this use and care guide• Do not let cooking grease or other flammablematerials accumulate on or near the cooktop.• Do not store flammable materials near thecooktop. Do not store or use combustible materials.gasoline or other flammable vapors and hquids in the• Be sure your appliance is properly installed and vicinity of this or any other appliance.grounded by a qualified technician in accordance • Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick upwith the provided installation instructions a flaming pan. Turn tile surface units off. Smother• Do not assume that you know how to operate all the flaming pan on a surface unit by covering theparts of the cooktop. Some features may work pan completely with a well-fitting lid. cookie sheetor flat tray. Use a dry chemical or foam type firedifferently from those on your previous cooktop, extinguisher.• Do not attempt to repair or replace any partof your cooktop unless it is specificallyrecommended in this guide. All other servicingshould be referred to a qualified technician.• Have the installer show you the location of thecircuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference• Before performing any service. DISCONNECTTHE COOKTOPPOWER SUPPLY AT THEHOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BYREMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFFTHE CIRCUIT BREAKER• Do not leave children alone or unattended whilethe cooktop units are in operation.They could be seriously burned.• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hangon the cooktop.• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDRENSHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETSABOVE THE COOKTOP--CHILDRENCLIMBING ON THE COOKTOP TO REACHTHEM COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.• Never wear loose.fitting or hanging garmentswhile using the cooktop. Be careful when reachingfor items stored over the cooktop. Flanunable materialcould be ignited if brought in contact with hotsurfaces and may cause severe burns.• Use only dry pol holdersimoist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns fromsteam. Do not let pot holders touch hot surface units.Do not use a towel or other bulky cloths in place of apot holder.Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out bycovering with baking soda or. if available, by usinga multi-purpose dry chemical or foam type fireextinguisher.• Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressurecould buildup and the container could burst causingan injury.• Do not touch the surface units. These surfaces maybe hot enough m burn even though they are dark incolor. During and after use. do not touch, or letclothing or other flammable materials contact surfaceunits or areas nearby surface units: allow sufficienttime for cooling t_st.Potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop,removable modules, accessories and areas facingthe cooktop.• Cook meat and poultry thoroughlyimeat to atleast an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F andpoultry to at least an INTERNAL temperatureof 180°E Cooking to these temperatures usuallyprotects against foodbome illness.• Use proper pan sizeISdect cookware having fiatbottoms large enough to cover the surface unitheating element. The use of undersized cookwarewill expose a portion of the surface unit to directcontact and may result in ignition of clothing. Properrelationship of cookware to the surface unit will alsoimprove efficiency.• Never leave the surface units unattended at highheat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasyspillovers that may catch on fire.• For your safety, never use your appliance for • Be sure the drip pans Ion coil modules only) arewarming or heating the room. not covered and are in place. Their absence during• Keep the vent grille and the grease filters dean to cooking could damage cooktop parts and wiring.maintain good venting and to avoid grease _es. • Do not use aluminum foil to line the cooktop tubs.reflector pan, grill or griddle. Misuse could resultin a shock, fire hazard or damage to the cooktop.4