GE JGSP33 Range User Manual


 
~lvlPORTANT
SAFETY NOTICE
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The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act
requires
the
Governor of
California to publish a list of substances known to
the state
to
cause cancer, birth
defects
or other
reproductive
harm,
and
quires
businesses to warn
customers
of
ptential exposure
to
such substances.
Gas
appliances can cause minor exposure to
four
of
these substances,
namely benzene, carbon
monoxide,
formaldehyde and
s~t,
caused
primarily by the incomplete combustion of natural
gtis
or
LP
fuels. Properly adjusted burners,
indicated by
o
bluish
rather
than a yellow
flame,
will
minimize incomplete combustion, Exposure to
these substances
can
be minimized by venting with
an open window
or
using a ventilation fan or hood.
When You Get Your
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Have the installer show you the location of the
range gas cut-off valve and how to shut it off
if
n~~~~.
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your range installed and properly
grounded by a
qualifid installer,
in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment
and
service should be performed only by qualified
gas
range installers or service technicians.
Do
not
attempt to repair or replace any
part of your range unless it is specifically
recommended in this guide. All other service
should be referred to a qualified technician.
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Plug
your range into a 120-volt grounded
outlet only.
Do not
rcmove
the round grounding
prong
from
the
plug. If in doubt about the
grounding
of
the home electrical system, it is your
personal responsibility
and
obligation to
have
an
ungrounded outlet replaced with a properly
grounded,
three-prong outlet in accordance with
the National Electrical Code. Do not use an
extension cord with this appliance.
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Be sure all packaging materials
are
removed
from the range
before operating it to prevent
fire or smoke damage
should
the packaging
material ignite.
qcate
the range out of kitchen
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path
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out of drafty locations to prevent
pilot
outage and poor air circulation.
Be sure your range is
correctfy
a~usted
by a
qualified service technician or installer for the
type of gas (natural or
LP)
that is to be used.
Your range can be converted for use with either
type of gas. Seethe Installation Instructions.
WA~ING: These
adjustments must be made
by a qualified service technician in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and all codes
and requirements of the authority having
jurisdiction. Failure to follow these instructions
could result in serious injury or property damage.
The qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for
the
conversion.
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After prolonged use of a range, high floor
temperatu~ may result and many floor
coverings
will
not
withstid
tis
kind of use.
Never
install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum
that cannot withstand such type of use. Never
install it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.
Using Your
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WARNINGA]]
ranges
can
tip and
i@ury
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result
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To prevent
accidenti
tipping of
the range,
attach it to the wall or
floor by installing the Anti-Tip
device-supplied. Make sure the chain
fits securely into the bracket.
If you pull the range out from the
w
wall for any reason, make sure the
Anti-Tip device is engaged before you push
the
mnge
back against
the
wall. If it is not, there
is a possible risk of the range tipping over and
causing injury if you or a
child
stand, sit or lean
on an open door.
Please refer to the Anti-Tip device information in
this guide. Failure to take this precaution could
result in tipping of the range and injury.
Do not allow the chain or bracket to damage the
gas plumbing in any way.
Let the burner gram and other
surfacm
cool
before touching them or leaving them where
children can reach
hem.
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