GE JBC17, Use And Care & Installation Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:

• Use this appliance only for its intended use

as described in this guide.

• Be sure your appliance is properly installed and

grounded by a qualified technician in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.

• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of

your range unless it is specifically recommended
in this guide. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.

• Before performing any service, DISCONNECT

THE RANGE POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY
REMOVING THE FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.

• Fluorescent light bulbs contain mercury. 

If your model has a surface light, you must
recycle the fluorescent light bulb according to
local, state and federal codes.

WARNING—

All ranges can tip and injury could
result. To prevent accidental tipping
of the range, attach it to the wall and
floor by installing the Anti-Tip device
supplied. 
To check if the device is installed and
engaged properly, remove the kick
panel or storage drawer and inspect the rear leveling
leg. Make sure it fits securely into the slot.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure the device is properly engaged
when you push the range 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 leave children alone—children should

not be left alone or unattended in an area where an
appliance is in use. They should never be allowed
to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang 

on the door, kick panel or storage drawer or
cooktop. They could damage the range and even
tip it over, causing severe personal injury.

• CAUTION: ITEMS OF INTEREST TO

CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE STORED IN
CABINETS ABOVE A RANGE OR ON THE
BACKSPLASH OF A RANGE—CHILDREN
CLIMBING ON THE RANGE TO REACH
ITEMS COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

• Never wear loose-fitting or hanging garments

while using the appliance. Be careful when
reaching for items stored over the range. Flammable
material could be ignited if brought in contact
with hot surface units or heating elements and
may cause severe burns.

• Use only dry pot holders—moist 

or damp pot holders on hot surfaces
may result in burns from steam. Do

not let pot holders touch hot surface units or
heating elements. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth.

• For your safety, never use your appliance for

warming or heating the room.

• DO NOT STORE OR USE COMBUSTIBLE

MATERIALS, GASOLINE OR OTHER
FLAMMABLE VAPORS AND LIQUIDS IN
THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY OTHER
APPLIANCE.

• Keep the hood and grease filters clean to

maintain good venting and to avoid grease fires.

• Do not let cooking grease or other flammable

materials accumulate in or near the range.

• Do not store flammable materials in an oven 

or near the cooktop.

• When cooking pork, follow the directions

exactly and always cook the meat to an internal
temperature of at least 170°F. This assures that, in
the remote possibility that trichina may be present
in the meat, it will be killed and the meat will be
safe to eat.

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