GE 164D2966P118 - Manual (Page 3)

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read instructions before using this appliance.
SAFETY NOTICE
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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 cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm, and requires businesses to
warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances.
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Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to
four of these substances, namely benzene, carbon
monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused
primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural
gas or
fuels. Properly adjusted burners,
indicated by a bluish rather than a yellow flame,
will minimize incomplete combustion, Exposure to
these substances can be minimized by venting with
an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood.
When You Get Your Range
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Have the installer show you the location of
the range gas cut-off valve and how to shut
if necessary.
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your range installed and properly
grounded by a qualified installer, in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
and service should be performed only by qualified
gas range installers or service technicians.
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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.
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Plug your range into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only. Do not remove the round grounding
prong from the plug. If in doubt about the
grounding of the home electrical system, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to
have an ungrounded outlet replaced with a
properly grounded, three-prong outlet in
accordance with the National Electrical Code.
Do not use an extension cord with this appliance.
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Be sure packaging materials are removed
from the range before operating it to prevent
fire or smoke damage should the packaging
material ignite.
the range out of kitchen traffic path
and out of drafty locations to prevent pilot
outage and poor air circulation.
Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a
qualified service technician or for the
type of gas (natural or that is to be used.
Your range can be converted for use with either
type of gas. See the Installation Instructions.
WARNING: These adjustments must be made
by a qualified service technician in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and
codes
and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failure follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or property damage.
The qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.
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After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatures may result and many floor
coverings will not withstand this kind of use.
Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum
that cannot withstand such type of use. Never
install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.
Using Your Range
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Do not leave children alone or unattended
where a range is hot or in operation. They
could be seriously burned.
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Do not allow anyone to stand or hang
on the oven door, broiler drawer or
They damage the range and even tip it over,
causing severe personal injury.
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CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.
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For continuous clean models, do not use oven
cleaners on any of the continuous cleaning
surfaces. Continuous cleaning surfaces can be
identified by their rough surface finish.
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Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the range.
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Never leave the oven door open when you are
not watching the range.
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Always keep combustible wall coverings,
curtains or drapes a safe distance from your
range.
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