GE PGS968SEMSS Manufacturer’s instructions and all codes, Requirements of the authority having

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

■ Use this appliance only for its intended	■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
purpose as described in this Owner’s	part of your range unless it is specifically
Manual.	recommended in this manual. All other
■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed	service should be referred to a qualified
	technician.
and grounded by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation	■ Be sure your range is correctly adjusted
instructions.	by a qualified service technician or installer
■ Before performing any service, disconnect	for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is
	to be used. Your range can be converted
the range power supply at the household
	for use with either type of gas. See the
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
	Installation Instructions packed with
switching off the circuit breaker.
	the range.
■ Have the installer show you the location of
	■ Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy
	outlet only. Do not remove the round
reference.
	grounding prong from the plug. If in
■ Do not leave children alone—children	doubt about the grounding of the home
should not be left alone or unattended in	electrical system, it is your personal
an area where an appliance is in use. They	responsibility and obligation to have
should never be allowed to sit or stand on	an ungrounded outlet replaced with a
any part of the appliance.	properly grounded, three-prong outlet in
■ Have the installer show you the location	accordance with the National Electrical
	Code (U.S.). Do not use an extension cord
of the range gas shut-off valve and how to
	with this appliance.
shut it off if necessary.
	WARNING: These adjustments
■ Have your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in	must be made by a qualified service
accordance with the Installation	technician in accordance with the
Instructions. Any adjustment and service	manufacturer’s instructions and all codes
should be performed only by qualified gas	and requirements of the authority having
range installers or service technicians.	jurisdiction. Failure to follow these
■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path	instructions could result in serious injury or
	property damage. The qualified agency
and out of drafty locations to prevent poor
	performing this work assumes
air circulation.
	responsibility for the conversion.
■ Be sure all packaging materials are
	■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
removed from the range before operating
	maintain good venting and to avoid grease
it to prevent fire or smoke damage should
	fires.
the packaging material ignite.
	■ Teach children not to play with the
■ Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They	controls or any other part of the range.
	■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
could be seriously burned.
	holders and other linens a safe distance
	from your range.

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