GE PGP953DETWW - Manual (Page 3)

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A WARNING GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat
or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop.
■ Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described
in this owner's manual.
■ Hove your cooktop installed and properly grounded by
a qualified installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions. Any adjustment and service
should be performed only by a qualified gas cooktop
installers or service technicians. Do not attempt to
repair or replace any part of your cooktop unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual.
■ Your cooktop is shipped from the factory set for use
with natural gas. It can be converted for use with LP
gas. If required, these adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician in accordance with the installation
instructions and local codes. The agency performing this
work assumes responsibility for the conversion.
■ Have the installer show you the location of the cooktop
gas shut-o1^ valve and how to turn it off if necessary.
■ Plug your cooktop 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 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 on extension cord
with this appliance.
■ Before performing any service, unplug the cooktop
or disconnect the power supply at the household
distribution panel by removing the fuse or switching o1^
the circuit breaker.
■ Be sure all packing materials are removed from the
cooktop before operating to prevent ignition of these
materials.
■ Do not leave children alone or unattended in an
area where an appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the
appliance.
■ Do not store items of interest to children above a
cooktop-children climbing on the cooktop to reach
items could be seriously injured.
■ Use only dry pot holders—moist or damp pot holders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
pot holders touch surface burners, burner grate, or oven
heating element. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth
in place of pot holders.
■ Be careful not to touch hot surfaces of the cooktop.
Potentially hot surfaces include burners, grates, cooktop.
■ Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could
build up and the container could burst, causing an
injury.
■ Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an
internal temperature of 150°F and poultry to at least
an internal temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these
temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS