GE P2S975 owner manual Safety Precautions, Manufacturer’s instructions and all codes

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING!

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

■ Use this appliance only for its intended	■ Be sure your range is correctly adjusted
purpose as described in this Owner’s	by a qualified service technician or installer
Manual.	for the type of gas (natural or LP) that is
■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed	to be used. Your range can be converted
	for use with either type of gas. See the
and grounded by a qualified technician in
	Installation Instructions packed with
accordance with the provided installation
	the range.
instructions.
	■ Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
■ Before performing any service, disconnect
	outlet only. Do not remove the round
the range power supply at the household
	grounding prong from the plug. If in
distribution panel by removing the fuse or
	doubt about the grounding of the home
switching off the circuit breaker.
	electrical system, it is your personal
■ Have the installer show you the location of	responsibility and obligation to have
the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy	an ungrounded outlet replaced with a
reference.	properly grounded, three-prong outlet in
■ Do not leave children alone—children	accordance with the National Electrical
	Code (U.S.). Do not use an extension cord
should not be left alone or unattended in
	with this appliance.
an area where an appliance is in use. They
	WARNING: These adjustments
should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.	must be made by a qualified service
■ Have the installer show you the location	technician in accordance with the
of the range gas shut-off valve and how to	manufacturer’s instructions and all codes
shut it off if necessary.	and requirements of the authority having
■ Have your range installed and properly	jurisdiction. Failure to follow these
	instructions could result in serious injury or
grounded by a qualified installer, in
	property damage. The qualified agency
accordance with the Installation
	performing this work assumes
Instructions. Any adjustment and service
	responsibility for the conversion.
should be performed only by qualified gas
	■ Keep the hood and grease filters clean to
range installers or service technicians.
■ Locate the range out of kitchen traffic path	maintain good venting and to avoid grease
	fires.
and out of drafty locations to prevent poor
	■ Teach children not to play with the
air circulation.
■ Be sure all packaging materials are	controls or any other part of the range.
	■ Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot
removed from the range before operating
it to prevent fire or smoke damage should	holders and other linens a safe distance
the packaging material ignite.	from your range.

■ Do not leave children alone or unattended where a range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously burned.

■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other service should be referred to a qualified

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