GE PVB98STSS Owner's Manual

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3IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGSAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFFIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS,OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by themanufacturer. If you have questions, contact themanufacturer.B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch poweroff at service panel and lock the servicedisconnecting means to prevent power frombeing switched on accidentally. When the servicedisconnecting means cannot be locked, securelyfasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag,to the service panel.C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speedcontrol device.D. This unit must be grounded.CAUTION: FOR GENERALVENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUSTHAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS ANDVAPORS.CAUTION: TO REDUCE RISK OF FIREAND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TODUCT AIR OUTSIDE. DO NOT VENT EXHAUST AIRINTO SPACES WITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS ORINTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES OR GARAGES.WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFINJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGETOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookiesheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BECAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames donot go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THEFIRE DEPARTMENT.%1(9(53,&.83$)/$0,1*3$1³You may be burned.C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths orWRZHOV³DYLROHQWVWHDPH[SORVLRQZLOOUHVXOW'8VHDQH[WLQJXLVKHU21/1. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,and you already know how to operate it.2. The fire is small and contained in the areawhere it started.3. The fire department is being called.4. You can fight the fire with your back toan exit.*Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety” published by NFPA.WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFA RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:A. Never leave surface units unattended at highsettings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasyspillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly onlow or medium settings.B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heator when flambéing food (i.e., Crepes Suzette,Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease shouldnot be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookwareappropriate for the size of the surface element.WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFFIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS,OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:A. Installation work and electrical wiring must bedone by qualified person(s) in accordance with allapplicable codes and standards, including fire-related construction.B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion andexhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) offuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’sguidelines and safety standards such as thosepublished by the National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA), the American Society forHeating, Refrigeration and Air ConditioningEngineers (ASHRAE) and the local codeauthorities. When applicable, install any makeup(replacement) air system in accordance with localbuilding code requirements. Visit GEAppliances.com for available makeup air solutions.C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, donot damage electrical wiring and other hiddenutilities.D. Ducted fans must always be vented to theoutdoors.WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OFFIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.'RQRWDWWHPSWWRUHSDLURUUHSODFHDQ\SDUWRIyour hood unless it is specifically recommendedin this manual. All other servicing should bereferred to a qualified technician.39&VHZHUSLSHFDQEHXVHGDVGXFWXQGHUconcrete slab if allowed by local code board.0DNHVXUHDOOILQJHUVDUHDZD\IURPWKHdowndraft top when it is lowered.