GE XL44 JGBS09 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

GE XL44 JGBS09 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions Manual pdf 5 page image

• Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible toprevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.• Never try to move a pan of hot fat, especially a deepfat fryer. Wait until the fat is cool.• Use proper pan size—avoid pans that are unstable oreasily tipped. Select cookware having flat bottoms largeenough to properly contain food and avoid boiloversand spillovers and large enough to cover burner grate.This will both save cleaning time and prevent hazardousaccumulations of food, since heavy spattering orspillovers left on range can ignite. Use pans withhandles that can be easily grasped and remain cool.• When using glass cookware, make sure it is designedfor top-of-range cooking.• Keep all plastics away from the top burners.• Do not leave plasticitems on the cooktop—they may melt if lefttoo close to the vent.• Do not leave any items on the cooktop.The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable itemsand will increase pressure in closed containers, whichmay cause them to burst.• To avoid the possibility of a burn, always be certainthat the controls for all burners are at the offposition and all grates are cool before attempting toremove them.• When flaming foods under the hood, turn thefan on.• If range is located near a window, do not hang longcurtains that could blow over the top burners and createa fire hazard.• If you smell gas, turn off the gas to the range andcall a qualified service technician. Never use an openflame to locate a leak.• Never leave the kitchen while using the griddle.• Do not use aluminum foil to line the griddle. Misusecould result in a fire hazard.Baking, Broiling and Roasting• Do not use the oven for a storage area.Items stored in the oven can ignite.• Keep the oven free from grease buildup.• Place the oven shelves in the desired position whilethe oven is cool.• Stand away from the range when opening the doorof a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escapes cancause burns to hands, face and eyes.• Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is a conveniencein lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution againstburns from touching hot surfaces of the door oroven walls. The lowest position “R” is not designedto slide.• Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure couldbuild up and the container could burst, causing aninjury.• Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the ovenexcept as described in this manual. Misuse couldresult in a fire hazard or damage to the range.• Never use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom.Improper use of foil could start a fire.• When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven,follow the manufacturer’s directions.• Use only glass cookware that is recommendedfor use in gas ovens.• Always remove the broiler pan from range as soonas you finish broiling. Grease left in the pan can catchfire if oven is used without removing the grease fromthe broiler pan.• When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame, thefat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent excessiveflare-ups.• Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctlyto reduce the possibility of grease fires.• If you should have a grease fire in the broilerpan, turn off oven control, and keep broiler compartmentand oven door closed to containfire until it burns out.Cleaning Your Range• Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.• Keep range clean and free of accumulations ofgrease or spillovers, which may ignite.• Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop can leadto damage and improper operation of the range.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSVent appearance and location vary.5Important Safety InstructionsGEAppliances.com