GE JGP985 Cook Meat And Poultry Thoroughly…, Instructions, Safety Precautions, Consumer Support

Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety

■Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders and other linens a safe distance from your cooktop.

■Do not store flammable materials near a cooktop.

■Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

■Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate on or near the cooktop.

■Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place.

■Do not clean the cooktop with flammable or volatile cleaning fluids.

■Do not clean the cooktop when the appliance is in use.

■Avoid scratching the cooktop with sharp instruments, or with rings and other jewelry.

■Never use the cooktop as a cutting board.

■Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

■Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out by covering it with baking soda or, if available, by using a multipurpose dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.

■Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.

■Leak testing of appliance shall be conducted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, observe the following:

A.Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.

B.Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel.

C.When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

D.Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

E.To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of a cooktop grease fire:

A.Keep fan, filters and grease-laden surfaces clean.

B.Always turn vent ON when cooking at high heat.

C.Use high settings on cooktop only when necessary. Heat oil slowly on low to medium setting.

D.Don’t leave the cooktop unattended when cooking.

E.Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for the type and amount of food being prepared.

CAUTION: For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

Consumer Support

COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…

Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.

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