GE ZDP486NDPSS - Manual (Page 6)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
:$51,1* SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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SLFNXSDIODPLQJSDQTurn the controls
off. Smother a flaming pan on a surface unit
by covering the pan completely with a well-
fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray. Use a
multi-purpose dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
Flaming grease outside a pan can be put out
by covering it with baking soda or, if available,
by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
Flame in the oven can be smothered completely
by closing the oven door and turning the oven
off or by using a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
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proper job of checking for leaks. You can have a
small leak, and therefore a faint gas smell, if the
connections are not completely tight.
Finding a gas leak is 127 a do-it-yourself
procedure. Some leaks can only be found
with the burner control in the ON position. For
your protection, it must be done by a qualified
service technician. Never use an open flame to
locate a leak.
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dissipate. Follow the instructions in “What to
do if You Smell Gas” on page 2.
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door, in the front portion of the control panel,
at the rear of the cooktop and along the
bottom of the range.
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cool before using any type of aerosol cleaner
or cooking spray on or around the appliance.
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action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or
cause metal parts to corrode.
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Oven liners can trap heat or melt, resulting
in damage to the product and risk of shock,
smoke or fire.
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buildup of pressure may cause the container
to burst.
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burners can easily melt cookware handles.
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burners have ignited.