GE JGBS66EEKES Use and Care Manual - Page 5

SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING COOKTOP SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Ŷ 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. Ŷ 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. Ŷ 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. Ŷ 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. Ŷ Always use the LITE position when igniting the top burners and make sure the burners have ignited. Ŷ When using glass/ceramic cookware, make sure it is suitable for cooktop service; others may break because of sudden change in temperature. Ŷ 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. Ŷ When preparing flaming foods under a hood, turn the fan on. Ŷ 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. Ŷ Do not attempt to lift the cooktop. Doing so may damage the gas tubing to the surface burners resulting in a gas leak and risk of fire. Ŷ When disabling Lock Control (on some models), make sure the surface controls are set to the OFF position. This will prevent unintended gas flow from the burners. Ŷ 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. WARNING OVEN SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING NEVER cover any slots, holes, or passages in the 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. Ŷ Use this appliance for its intended purpose as described in this owner's manual. Ŷ Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can cause burns to hands, face and/or eyes. Ŷ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. Grease in the oven may ignite. Ŷ Place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, be careful to avoid touching hot surfaces. Ŷ Pull the oven rack to the stop-lock position when loading and unloading food from the oven. This helps prevent burns from touching hot surfaces of the door and oven walls. Ŷ Do not leave items such as paper, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use. Items stored in an oven can ignite. Ŷ Do not leave items on the cooktop near the oven vent which is in the center of the backguard. Items may overheat resulting in a risk of fire or burns. Ŷ When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer's directions. Ŷ Never broil with door open. Open-door broiling is not permitted due to overheating of control knobs. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 49-85214-5 5