GE JDS26, Use And Care Manual

Impor

tant 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.

• Have the installer show you the location 

of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for 
easy reference.

• 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.

• Do not store flammable materials in an oven or

near the surface units.

• 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.

• Teach children not to play with the controls 

or any other part of the range.

• Never leave the oven door open when you are

not watching the range.

• Always keep combustible wall coverings, curtains

or drapes a safe distance from your range.

• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang 

on the door or range top. 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.

• Be sure the range is securely installed in a

counter that is firmly attached to the house
structure. Weight on the oven door could cause
the oven to tip and result in injury. Never allow
anyone to climb, sit, or hang on the oven door.

• 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.
Such cloths can catch fire on a hot surface unit or
heating element.

• Always keep dish towels, dish cloths, pot

holders and other linens a safe distance from
your range.

• Always keep wooden and plastic utensils 

and canned food a safe distance away from
your range.

• 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.

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