GE 49-8549 - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before this appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act requires the Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known to
the state to cause birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers
of potential exposure to such substances.
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The fiberglass insulation self-clean ovens
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gives off a very small amount of carbon
monoxide during the cleaning cycle. Exposure
can be minimized by venting with an open
window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury.
[f your model has a surface light, you must
recycle the fluorescent light bulb according to
local, state and federal codes.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
Use this appliance only for its intended
as described in this guide.
Be sure your appliance properly installed
and grounded by qualified technician in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
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Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.
Before performing any DISCONNECT
THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY
REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Do not leave children alone—children should
not be left alone or unattended in an area where
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance,
Do not anyone climb, stand or hang
on the door, kick or storage drawer or
cooktop. They damage the range and even
tip it over, causing severe personal injury.
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Do not store flammable materials oven
near the cooktop.
All can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental tipping
of the range, attach to the wall and
floor by installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied.
To check if the device is installed and
engaged properly, remove the kick
panel or storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling
leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the device is properly engaged
when you
range back against the wall.
If it is not, there a possible risk of the range
tipping over and causing injury if you or child
stand, sit or lean on an open
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,
CAUTION: ITEMS INTEREST
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT STORED
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE-CHILDREN
CLIMBING
THE RANGE TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
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Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance. careful when
reaching for items stored over the range.
Flammable material could be ignited if brought
in contact with hot surface units heating
elements and may cause severe burns.
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only dry pot holders—moist or
damp pot holders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam.
not let
pot holders touch hot surface or heating
elements. not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
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For your safety, never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE
MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
OF THIS OR ANY
APPLIANCE.
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