GE PGP989SNSS - Manual (Page 4)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

CAUTION:
Items of interest to
children should not be stored in cabinets above
a cooktop—children climbing on the cooktop to
reach items could be seriously injured.
 Always keep wooden and plastic utensils and
canned food a safe distance away from your
cooktop.
 Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains
or drapes a safe distance from your cooktop.
 Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
 Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted
according to the manufacturer’s instructions
 Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments
while using the appliance.
Be careful when reaching for items stored in
cabinets over the cooktop. Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in contact with flame
or hot surfaces and may cause severe burns.
 Teach children not to play with the controls
or any other part of the cooktop.
 Always keep dish towels, dishcloths, pot holders
and other linens a safe distance from your
cooktop.
 Do not store flammable materials near a
cooktop.
 Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids
in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
 Do not let cooking grease or other flammable
materials accumulate on or near the cooktop.
 Do not operate the burner without all burner
parts in place.
 Do not place hot cookware on the glass cooktop.
This could cause glass to break.
 Do not clean the cooktop with flammable
or volatile cleaning fluids.
 Do not clean the cooktop when the appliance is
in use.
 Avoid scratching the cooktop with sharp
instruments, or with rings and other jewelry.
 Never use the cooktop as a cutting board.
 Do not use water on grease fires. Never pick up
a flaming pan. Turn the controls off. Smother
a flaming pan on a surface burner 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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock or injury to persons, observe the
following:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch
power off at service panel.
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do
not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.
D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
E. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal
ductwork.
F. Do not flame foods on the cooktop. If you do
flame foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of a
cooktop grease fire:
A. Keep fan, filters and grease-laden surfaces
clean.
B. Always turn vent ON when cooking at high heat.
C. Use high settings on cooktop only when
necessary. Heat oil slowly on low to medium
setting.
D. Don’t leave the cooktop unattended when
cooking.
E. Always use cookware and utensils appropriate
for the type and amount of food being prepared.
CAUTION:
For general ventilating use
only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive
materials and vapors.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
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 oven.