GE JDP39 - Manual (Page 4)

SURFACE COOKING UNITS (cont.)
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To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle of a
container should be turned toward the center of the
range without extending over nearby surface units.
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Always turn the surface units off before removing
cookware.
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Do not immerse or soak the removable surface units.
Do not put them in a dishwasher. Do not self-clean the
surface units in the oven.
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When preparing flaming foods under the hood, turn
the fan on.
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To avoid the possibility of a burn or electric shock,
always be certain that the controls for all surface units
are at the OFF position and all coils are cool before
attempting to lift or remove a unit.
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Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge is
used to wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be careful to
avoid steam burns.
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Keep an eye on foods being fried at high or medium
high heat settings.
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Foods for frying should be as dry as possible. Frost on
frozen foods or moisture on fresh foods can cause hot
fat to bubble up and over the sides of the pan.
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Use little fat for effective shallow or deep fat frying.
Filling the pan too full of fat can cause spillovers when
food is added.
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If a combination of oils or fats will be used in frying,
stir together before heating, or as fats melt slowly.
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Always heat fat slowly, and watch as it heats.
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Use a deep fat thermometer whenever possible to
prevent overheating fat beyond the smoking point.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure
could build up and the container could burst, causing
an injury.
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Keep the oven vent unobstructed.
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Keep the oven free from grease buildup.
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Place the oven shelf in the desired position while the
oven is cool. If shelves must be handled when hot, do
not let pot holder contact the heating elements.
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Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is a convenience
in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against
burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or
oven walls.
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When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven,
follow the manufacturer’s directions.
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Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.
If overheated, they can catch on fire.
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Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in
an oven can ignite.
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Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food
in the oven when not in use.
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Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms.
Improper installation of aluminum foil may result
in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face
and/or eyes.
WARNING!
OVEN
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or
around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.
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Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket.
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Before self-cleaning the oven, remove shiny, silver-
colored oven shelves (on some models) and all
other cookware.
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Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before starting the
self-cleaning operation.
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If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven
off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced
by a qualified technician.
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Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN