GE Monogram Downdraft Gas Cooktop manual Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

	IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE:
	• The California Safe Drinking Water and
	Toxic Enforcement Act requires the
	Governor of California to publish a list of
	substances known to the state to cause cancer,
	birth defects or other reproductive harm, and
	requires businesses to warn customers of
	potential exposure to such substances.
	• Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to
	four of these substances, namely benzene,
	carbon monoxide, formaldehyde and soot,
	caused primarily by the incomplete
	combustion of natural gas or LP fuels.
	Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a
	bluish rather than a yellow flame, will
	minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure
	to these substances can be minimized further
	by venting with an open window or using the
	ventilation fan.
	• When you get your cooktop, have the installer
	show you the location of the gas cut-off valve
	and how to shut it off if necessary.
	• Have your cooktop installed and properly
	grounded by a qualified installer, in
	accordance with the installation instructions.
	Any adjustment and service should be
	performed only by qualified gas range
	installers or service technicians.
	• Plug your cooktop into a 120-volt grounded
	outlet only. Do not remove the round
	grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt
	about the grounding of the home electrical
	system, it is your personal responsibility and
	obligation to have an ungrounded outlet
	replaced with a properly-grounded three-
	prong outlet in accordance with the National
	Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord
	with this appliance.
	• Be sure all packing materials are removed
	from the cooktop before operating it, to
	prevent fire or smoke damage should the
	packing material ignite.
	• Be sure your cooktop is correctly adjusted by
	a qualified service technician or installer for
	the type of gas (natural or LP) which is to be
	used. Your cooktop can be converted for use
	with either type of gas. See the installation
	instructions.
	• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part
	of your cooktop unless it is specifically
	recommended in this guide. All other servicing
	should be referred to a qualified technician.
	WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
	FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
	PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
	A. Use this unit only in the manner intended
	by the manufacturer. If you have questions,
4	contact the manufacturer.

B. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel.

C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

E. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE:

A. Keep fan, filters and grease laden surfaces clean.

B. Always turn vent ON when cooking at high heat.

C. Use high settings on cooktop only when necessary. Heat oil slowly on low to medium setting.

D. Don’t leave the cooktop unattended when cooking.

E. Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for the type and amount of food being prepared.

CAUTION—FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.

•Do not leave children alone or unattended where a cooktop is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned.

•CAUTION: Items of interest to children should not be stored in cabinets above a cooktop—children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.

•When raising or lowering the vent, keep fingers away from all vent parts; assure that cookware, pans and handles will not be struck and tipped when raising the vent.

•Do not operate or clean your cooktop if the glass is broken or cracked. Cleaning solutions and spillovers could penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Call for service immediately if the cooktop glass breaks or cracks.

•Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop be careful to avoid steam burns.

•Do not clean the cooktop with flammable or volatile cleaning fluids.

•Do not clean the cooktop when the appliance is in use.

•Avoid scratching the cooktop with sharp instruments, or with rings and other jewelry.

•Let the burner grates and other surfaces cool before touching them or leaving them where children can reach them.