GE 500 Series 30 Inch Slide-In Gas Range Owners Guide - Manual (Page 6)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
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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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earthenware or other glazed containers are suitable
for cooktop service; others may break because of
the sudden change in temperature.
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the fan on.
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fire on the cooktop, even when it is not being used.
If the cooktop is inadvertently turned on, they may
ignite. Heat from the cooktop or oven vent after it is
turned off may cause them to ignite also.
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SELF-CLEANING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (On some models)
The self-cleaning feature operates the oven at temperatures high enough to burn away food soils in the oven.
Follow these instructions for safe operation.
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self-cleaning. Failure to follow these instructions
may cause burns.
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shiny metal oven racks, and other utensils from
the oven. Only dark-colored porcelain-coated oven
racks may be left in the oven. Failure to do so may
cause damage to these items and the oven and
present a potential burn or fire hazard.
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and food soils from the oven. Excessive amount of
grease may ignite leading to smoke damage to your
home.
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oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it
serviced by a qualified technician.
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OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials
such as aluminum foil or oven liners. Doing so
blocks air flow through the oven and may cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. Never place foil or
oven liners on the oven bottom. They can trap heat
causing risk of smoke or fire.
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door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause
burns to hands, face and/or eyes.
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or any type of foil or liner on the oven floor. These
items can trap heat or melt, resulting in damage to
the product and risk of shock, smoke or fire.
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cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, be
careful to avoid touching hot surfaces and do not let
pot holder contact hot heating element in oven.
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or food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in
an oven can ignite.
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Items may overheat resulting in a risk of fire or burns.
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the oven may ignite.
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follow the manufacturer’s directions.
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oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to
the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn.
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and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching
hot glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can
cause burns.