GE 164 D2966P073 Important Safety Instructions, Read all instructions before using this appliance

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

Q 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 birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

●The fiberglass insulation in self-clean ovens gives off a very small amount of carbon monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure can be minimized by venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.

●Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury. [f your model has a surface light, you must recycle the fluorescent light bulb according to local, state and federal codes.

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

o Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this guide.

o Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

●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.

o Before performing any service? DISCONNECT THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY

REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

s Do not leave children alone—children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance,

o Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, kick pane~ or storage drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

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

To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, remove the kick

panel or storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.

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,

o CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-CHILDREN CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

●Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Be careful when reaching for items stored over the range. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot surface units or heating elements and may cause severe burns.

●Use only dry pot holders—moist or

B damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let

pot holders touch hot surface units or heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

●For your safety, never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.

o DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE lTICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

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●Do not store flammable materials in an oven m= near the cooktop.

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