GE JGS905 owner manual Safety Precautions, Manufacturer’s instructions and all codes

■ 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.