GE JGBC18, JGBS18 manual When You Get Your Range, Using Your Range

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~PORTANT SA~TY NOTICE

*The c~ornia Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Etiorcemenf Act requires the Governor of C&fornia to publish a list of substances known to the s~t~ to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances.

Gas applia~ces can cause minor exposure $0 four of these subs~ces, 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 pilof rang~s 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 insta~ed and properly grounded by a qualified insta~er, in accordance with the kstallatian Instructions, Any adjustment and service should be performed o~y by qualified gas range installers or service technicians.

@knot attempt to repair or replace any part of your rang~ tiess it is specifidly recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

@Plug your range info a 120-volt grounded outlet ordy. Do not remove the round grounding prong from the plug. Min doubt about the grounding of the home electrical system, it is your personal responsibfiity and obligation to have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly grounded, three- prong outlet in accordance with the NationN Electrical Code, In Canada, the appliance must be electrically grounded in accordance with the Canadian Electricrd Code.Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.

●-te the range out of kitchen tr=c path and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot outage (on standing p~ot models) and poor air circulation.

-Be sure* packing materhds are removed from the range before operating it to prevent fire or smoke damage should the packing material ignite.

*Be sure your range is correctiy 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 bstallation Instructions.

WARN~G: 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 Nult 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 direcdy over interior kitchen carpeting,

Using Your Range

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All ranges can tip and injury

could result. To prav~nt accidental Q tipping of the ra~g~, attach it to the ~ wall by instalhng the Anti-Tip device

supplied.L,

To check if the device is installed and m 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 chtidren alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned.

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