GE JGRP20BEJBB Use and Care Manual - Page 5

GEAppliances.com Safety Instructions Operating Instructions OVEN Stand away from the oven when opening the door of a hot oven. The hot air and steam that escape can cause burns to hands, face and eyes. ■ Do not use the oven for a storage area. Items stored in the oven can ignite. ■ Keep the oven vent ducts unobstructed. ■ Keep the oven free from grease buildup. ■ Place the oven racks in the desired position while the oven is cool. ■ Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is a convenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also a precaution against burns from touching hot surfaces of the door or oven walls. ■ Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressure could build up and the container could burst, causing an injury. ■ Never use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms. Improper installation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. WARNING: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard. ■ When using cooking or roasting bags in the oven, follow the manufacturer's directions. ■ Do not use your oven to dry newspapers. If overheated, they can catch fire. ■ Use only glass cookware that is recommended for use in gas ovens. OVEN ■ Always remove any broiler pan from oven as soon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the pan can catch fire if oven is used without removing the grease from a broiler pan. ■ When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame, the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to prevent excessive flare-ups. ■ Make sure a broiler pan is in place correctly to reduce the possibility of grease fires. ■ If you should have a grease fire in a broiler pan, turn the oven off, and keep the oven door closed to contain fire until it burns out. ■ Never leave jars or cans of fat drippings in or near your oven. SELF-CLEANING OVEN ■ Be sure to wipe up excess spillage before self-cleaning operation. ■ Before self-cleaning the oven, remove shiny, silver-colored oven racks (on some models) and all other cookware. ■ Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or move the gasket. ■ Clean only parts listed in this Owner's Manual. ■ If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn the oven off and disconnect the power supply. Have it serviced by a qualified technician. ■ Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when the self-clean cycle is used. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support