GE JTP44 Use And Care Manual

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9 — .———————~ IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS(continued)l Do not use water on grease fires.Smother fire or flame or use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-typefire extinguisher.Flame in the oven can be smothered completelyby closing the oven door and turning the oven offor by using a dry multi-purpose chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.l Never leave the oven door open when you arenot watching the oven.l Do not touch the heating elements or theinterior surface of oven. These surfaces may behot enough to burn even though they are dark incolor. During and after use, do not touch, or letclothing or other flammable materials contact theareas nearby or any interior area of the oven;allow sufficient time for cooling first.Potentially hot surfaces include the oven ventopening, surfaces near the opening, cret’icesaround the oven door, the edges of the doorwindow and metal trim parts above the door.Remember: The inside surface of the oven maybe hot when the door is opened.o When cooking pork, follow the directionsexactly and always cook the meat to an internaltemperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, inthe remote possibility that trichina may be presentin the meat, it will be killed and the meat will besafe to eat.Oven* Stand away from the oven when opening thedoor. Hot air or steam which escapes can causeburns to hands, face antior eyes.l Do not heat unopened food containers.Pressure could build up and the container couldburst, causing an injury.&l Keep the oven vent ducts-.‘“% < .:;: +’ unobstructed.Q Keep the oven free from grease buildup.“ Place the oven shelf in desired position whilethe oven is cool. If the shelves must be handledwhen hot, do not let pot holders contact theheating elements.Pulling out the shelf to the shelf stop is aconvenience in lifting heavy foods. It is alsoa precaution against burns from touching hotsurfaces of the door (or oven walls.When using cooking or roasting bags in theoven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.Do not use your oven to dry newspapers.If overheated, they can catch fire,Do not leave paper products, cooking utensilsor food in the oven when not in use.Do not use aluminum foil to line the ovenbottom, except as suggested in this guide.Improper installation of these liners may resultin a risk of electric shock or fire.After broiling, always take the broiler pan out ofthe oven and clean it. Leftover grease in the broilercan catch fire next time you use the pan.Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings on ornear your oven.Self-Cleaning Ovenl Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket isessential for a good seal. Care should be taken notto rub, damage or move the gasket.l Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial ot’encleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kindshould be used in or around any part of the oven.Residue from oven cleaners will damage the insideof the oven ~~hen the self-clean cycle is used.l Before self-cleaning the oven, remove thebroiler pan, rack and other cookware.l Clean only parts listed in this Use and CareGuide.l Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before startingthe self-cleaning operation.l If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turnthe oven off and disconnect the power supply.Have it serviced by a qualified technician.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS4———