GE JMP31CLCC owner manual Safety Precautions

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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

■ Use this appliance only for its intended	■ Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or
purpose as described in this Owner’s	hang on the door or cooktop. They could
Manual.	damage the range and cause severe
■ Be sure your appliance is properly	personal injury.
installed and grounded by a qualified	■ Teach children not to play with the
installer in accordance with the provided	controls or any other part of the range.
installation instructions.	■ CAUTION: Items of interest to children
■ Have the installer show you the location of	should not be stored in cabinets above
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy	a range—children climbing on the range
reference.	to reach items could be seriously injured.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any	■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging
part of your range unless it is specifically	garments while using the appliance.
recommended in this manual. All other	Be careful when reaching for items stored
servicing should be referred to a qualified	over the range. Flammable material could
technician.	be ignited if brought in contact with hot
■ Do not store flammable materials in an	surface units or heating elements and may
	cause severe burns.
oven or near the cooktop.
■ Before performing any service, disconnect	■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp
	pot holders on hot surfaces may result in
the range power supply at the household
	burns from steam. Do not let pot holders
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
	touch hot surface units or heating
switching off the circuit breaker.
	elements. Do not use a towel or other
■ Do not leave children alone—children
	bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
should not be left alone or unattended in	■ For your safety, never use your appliance
an area where an appliance is in use. They
	for warming or heating the room.
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.

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