GE JBP22R, JBP26GR, JBP25GR, JBP26AR, JBP24GR, JBP22GR, JBP27GR, JBP28GR warranty Important Safety Notice

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.

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.

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

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

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

. Don’t attempt to repair or replace any part of

your range unless it is specifically recommended in this book. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

. Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

WARNING–AUranges can tip and injury could result. To prevent accidental tipping of the range,

attach it to the wall and floor by installing the Anti-Tip device supplied. (See Installation

A,.4 Instructions.) To check if the device is installed and engaged properly, carefully tip the range forward until it engages the device.

If you pull the range out from the wall for any re&onj make sure~he device engages the range when you push the range back.

●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.

s Don’t allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the door, drawer or cooktop. They could damage the range and even tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

c 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.

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

. Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Flammable material could be ignited if brought in contact with hot heating elements and may cause severe bums.

●Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot

holders on hot surfaces may result in bums from steam. Do not let pot holders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

c For your safety, never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.

●DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER APPLIANCE.

. Keep hood and grease filters clean to maintain

good venting and to avoid grease fires.

●Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the range.

4@b ,Jb ) ● Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother

&flaming pan on surface unit by covering pan completely with well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray, or if available, use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher. Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering with baking soda or, if available, a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

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