GE XL44TM Important Safety Instructions, When You Get Your Range, Using Your Range

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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 by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

•Fluorescent light bulbs and safety valves on standing pilot ranges contain mercury. If your model has these features, they must be recycled according to local, state and federal codes.

When You Get Your Range

•Have the installer show you the location of the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off if necessary.

•Have your range 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.

•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

•Plug your range 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. In Canada, the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with the Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

•Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on standing pilot models) and poor air circulation.

•Be sure all packing materials are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite.

•Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a qualified service technician or installer for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is to be used. Your range can be converted for use with either type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.

WARNING: These adjustments must be made by a qualified service technician in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions could result in serious injury or property damage. The qualified agency performing this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.

•After prolonged use of a range, high floor temperatures may result and many floor coverings will not withstand this kind of use. Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum that cannot withstand such type of use. Never install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.

Using Your Range

WARNING—

All ranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range, attach it to the wall by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied.

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the

range forward. The Anti-Tip device should engage and prevent the range from tipping over.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any reason, make sure the device is properly engaged when you push the range back against the wall. If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range tipping over and causing injury if you or a child stand, sit or lean on an open door.

Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in this guide. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and injury.

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

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Contents Safety Instructions Operating Instructions, TipsBefore You Help US Help YOU… If YOU Need ServiceImportant Safety Instructions When You Get Your RangeUsing Your Range Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or Surface CookingCleaning Your Range Save These INSTRUCTIONS5Baking, Broiling and Roasting Features and appearance vary Features of Your RangeBroiler Pan and Grid SeeSurface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans on some models Oven ControlTo Light a Surface Burner Surface CookingSurface Burner Controls Before Lighting a BurnerHow to Select Flame Size Top-of-Range CookwareDo not use a wok on any other support ring Display Clock While Timer Is Operating Clock and TimerTo Set the Timer To Change or Cancel the Timer SettingUsing Your Oven Oven Shelves Shelf PositionsOven Vents Type of Food Shelf Position How to Set Your Range for BakingBaking To avoid possible burns, place the shelvesCookies Pan PlacementPreheating Baking GuidesDon’t Peek PiesCakes Baking PansAdjust the Oven Thermostat To Adjust the ThermostatType of Margarine Will Affect Baking Performance Roasting Use of Aluminum FoilDual Shelf Cooking Frozen Roasts Questions and AnswersWhy is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? Roasting GuideWhy are my meats not turning out as brown as they should? BroilingShould I salt the meat before broiling? Ground Beef Broiling GuideStandard Twin Burners on some models Care and CleaningFor proper ignition Sealed Burner Assemblies on some modelsBurner Grates Cooktop SurfaceOven Bottom Broiler Pan and Grid Oven Light Bulb on some modelsControl Panel and Knobs Removable Broiler Drawer on some modelsOven Air Vents Removable Storage Drawer on some modelsRemovable Kick Panel on some models Outside of door Lift-Off Oven DoorOven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish For Your Safety Installation InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions General Provide Adequate GAS Supply Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Connect the Range to GASExtension Cord Cautions Electrical Connections on some modelsGrounding Electrical RequirementsElectric Disconnect Electrical ConnectionsAdjust the Surface Burner Pilots if Necessary Light the Surface Burner PilotsLight the Oven Pilot Yellow flames Light the PilotsQuality of Flames Electric Ignition ModelsTo remove the oven bottom To remove the broiler drawer Leveling the RangeInstalling the ANTI-TIP Device Page Page Page Problem Possible Cause QUESTIONS? Before YOU Call for SERVICE…Do It Yourself section We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration We’ll Be There Warranty
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