GE JGBP38 Use And Care & Installation Manual

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• When using glass cookware, make sure it isdesigned for top-of-range cooking.• If a combination of oils or fats will be usedin frying, stir together before heating or as fatsmelt slowly.• Use proper pan size—Avoid pans that areunstable or easily tipped. Select cookware havingflat bottoms large enough to properly contain foodand avoid boilovers and spillovers and largeenough to cover burner grate. This will both savecleaning time and prevent hazardous accumulationsof food, since heavy spattering or spillovers lefton range can ignite. Use pans with handles thatcan be easily grasped and remain cool.• Keep all plastics away from the top burners.• Do not leave plasticitems on the cooktop—they may melt if lefttoo close to the vent.• Do not leave any items on the cooktop.The hot air from the vent may ignite flammableitems and will increase pressure in closedcontainers, which may cause them to burst.• To avoid the possibility of a burn, always becertain that the controls for all burners are atthe off position and all grates are cool beforeattempting to remove them.• When flaming foods are under the hood, turnthe fan off. The fan, if operating, may spreadthe flames.• If range is located near a window, do not hanglong curtains that could blow over the top burnersand create a fire hazard.• When a pilot goes out (on standing pilot models),you will detect a faint odor of gas as your signalto relight the pilot. When relighting the pilot,make sure burner controls are in the off position,and follow instructions in this guide to relight.• If you smell gas, and you have already made surepilots are lit (on standing pilot models), turn off thegas to the range and call a qualified service technician.Never use an open flame to locate a leak.Baking, Broiling and Roasting• Do not use the oven for a storage area.Items stored in the oven can ignite.• Place the oven shelves in the desired positionwhile the oven is cool.• Stand away from the range when opening thedoor of a hot oven. The hot air and steam thatescapes can cause burns to hands, face and eyes.• Keep the oven free from grease buildup.• Pulling out the shelf to the shelf-stop is aconvenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also aprecaution against burns from touching hotsurfaces of the door or oven walls. The lowestposition “R” is not designed to slide.• Do not heat unopened food containers. Pressurecould build up and the container could burst,causing an injury.• Do not use aluminum foil anywhere in the ovenexcept as described in this guide. Misuse couldresult in a fire hazard or damage to the range.• When using cooking or roasting bags in theoven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.• Use only glass cookware that is recommendedfor use in gas ovens.• Always remove the broiler pan from range assoon as you finish broiling. Grease left in the pancan catch fire if oven is used without removingthe grease from the broiler pan.• When broiling, if meat is too close to the flame,the fat may ignite. Trim excess fat to preventexcessive flare-ups.• Make sure the broiler pan is in place correctlyto reduce the possibility of grease fires.• If you should have a grease fire in the broiler pan,turn off oven control, and keep the oven door closedto contain fire until it burns out.Self-Cleaning Oven• Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide.• Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket isessential for a good seal. Care should be taken notto rub, damage or move the gasket.• Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial ovencleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kindshould be used in or around any part of the oven.Residue from oven cleaners will damage the insideof the oven when the self-clean cycle is used.• Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the shelves,the broiler pan and grid and other cookware.• Be sure to wipe up excess spillage beforestarting the self-cleaning operation.• If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turnthe oven off and disconnect the power supply.Have it serviced by a qualified technician.SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONSVent appearance and location vary5Important Safety Instructions