GE Monogram Stainless Steel Professional 27, 36, 48 manual Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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

•Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where the cooking center is being used.

•For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or sleeves should never be worn while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not be worn while cooking.

•Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for grill use. Unsuitable types of materials may break with sudden temperature changes. Use only on low or medium heat settings according to the manufacturer’s directions.

•Do not heat unopened food containers as a build-up of pressure may cause the container to burst.

•Use a pot holder when opening the roll top lid. Open the lid slowly to allow heat and steam to escape.

•Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of a pot holder. Do not let pot holders touch hot portions of the grill rack or burner grates.

•Never lean over an open grill.

•Pay close attention when lighting a burner. Be certain you are rotating the igniter labeled for the burner you intend on using.

•When using the grill, do not touch the grill rack, burner grate or immediate surrounding areas as these areas become extremely hot and could cause burns. Keep children away!

•Grease is flammable. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting grease deposits collect in the drip pans. Clean the drip pans often.

•Do not use aluminum foil to line drip pans or grill racks. This can severely upset combustion air flow or trap excessive heat in the control area. The result of this can be melted knobs or rotary igniters.

•When using the range-top burners always use flat-bottomed pans which are large enough to cover the burner. Adjust the flame so that it heats only the bottom of the pan to avoid ignition of clothing. Position handles inward away from open edges of the unit to avoid burns associated with spillovers. Hold the handle of the pan with a pot holder when turning or stirring food.

•Do not use the grill for cooking excessively fatty meats or products which promote flare-ups.

•Never grill without the drip pan in place and pushed all the way to the back of the grill. Without it hot grease could leak downward and produce a fire or explosion hazard.

•Do not leave the cooking center unattended while cooking.

•For proper lighting and performance of the burners it is necessary to keep the ports clean.

•Clean the grill with caution. To avoid steam burns, do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the grill while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes or can ignite if applied to a hot surface.

•At least once a year, the unit should be inspected for the presence of spiders, spider webs or other insects. The burner area is a common and desired spider haven and can present a dangerous condition which can damage the cooking center and render it unsafe for use. The presence of spiders, spider webs or other insects can cause the gas to flow from the front of the burner. This is a very dangerous condition which can cause a fire to occur behind the valve panel. Check the cooking center immediately if any of the following conditions exist:

1.The smell of gas in conjunction with extreme yellow tipping of the burner flames.

2.The grill or range-top burners do not reach temperature.

3.The grill or range-top burners heat unevenly.

4.The burners make popping noises.

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