GE CGS990SETSS - Manual (Page 4)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE RANGE
■ Do not store or use flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders,
linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids.
■ Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while
using the appliance. Avoid storing commonly used items
in cabinetes above the range and be careful when
reaching over the range. Clothing in close proximity to
burners or hot surfaces may ignite causing severe burns.
■ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the range. Grease in the oven or
on the cooktop may ignite.
■ Clean ventilating hoods frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the hood or filter.
A WARNING
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IN THE EVENT OF A FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING STEPS
TO PREVENT INJURY AND FIRE SPREADING:
■ Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. Turn the controls o1^. Smother a
flaming pan on a surface burner by covering the pan
completely with a well-fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat
tray. If necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or
foam-type fire extinguisher.
■ If there is a fire in the oven during baking, turn the oven
off and keep the door closed until the fire goes out. If
necessary, use a multi-purpose dry chemical or foam
type fire extinguisher.
■ If there is a fire in the oven during self-clean, turn the
oven o1^ and wait for the fire to go out. Do not force
the door open. Introduction of fresh air at self-clean
temperatures may lead to a burst of flame from the
oven. Failure to follow this instruction may result in
severe burns.
A WARNING
COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Never leave the surface burners unattended at medium
or high heat settings. Foods, especially oily foods, may
ignite resulting in fire that could spread to surrounding
cabinets.
■ Never leave oil unattended while frying. If allowed to
heat beyond its smoking point, oil may ignite resulting
in fire that may spread to surrounding cabinets. Use a
deep fat thermometer whenever possible to monitor oil
temperature.
■ To avoid oil spillover and fire, use a minimum amount of
oil when shallow pan-frying and avoid cooking frozen
foods with excessive amounts of ice.
■ Use proper pan size and avoid pans that are unstable
or easily tipped. Select cookware that is matched to the
size of the burner. Burner flames should be adjusted so
that they do not extend beyond the bottom of the pan.
Excessive flame may be hazardous.
■ Always use the LITE position when igniting the top
burners and make sure the burners have ignited.
■ When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure it is
suitable for cooktop service; others may break because
of sudden change in temperature.
■ 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 burners.
■ When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the
fan on.
■ Do not use a wok with a round metal support ring, the
ring may trap heat and block air to the burner resulting
in a carbon monoxide hazard.
■ Do not attempt to lil^the cooktop. Doing so may
damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting
in a gas leak and risk of fire.
■ When disabling Gas/Control Lockout (on some models),
make sure the surface controls are set to the OFF
position. This will prevent unintended gas flow from the
burners.
■ Do not use aluminum foil to cover the grates or line
any part of the cooktop. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning, overheating of the cooktop
surfaces, or a potential fire hazard.
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