GE PC2B935YPFS - Page 2

2 295D1344P041 Rev. 1
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
NEVER use this appliance as a
space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so
may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and
overheating of the oven.
■ Usethisapplianceforitsintendedpurposeas
described in this owner’s manual.
■ Haveyourrangeinstalledandproperlygroundedby
a qualified installer in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
■ Anyadjustmentandserviceshouldbeperformedonlyby
a qualified gas range installer or service technician. Do
not attempt to repair or replace any part of your range
unless it is specifically recommended in this manual.
■ Yourrangeisshippedfromthefactorysetforusewith
natural gas. It can be converted for use with propane
gas. If required, these adjustments must be made by a
qualified technician in accordance with the installation
instructions and local codes. The agency performing
this work assumes responsibility for the conversion.
■ Havetheinstallershowyouthelocationoftherange
gas shut-off valve and how to turn it off if necessary.
■ Plugyourrangeintoa120-voltgroundedoutletonly
(240-volt for dual fuel). Do not remove the round
grounding prong from the plug. If in doubt about the
grounding of the home electrical system, it is your
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 on extension cord with this appliance.
■ Beforeperforminganyservice,turnoffthegassupply
and unplug the range or disconnect the power supply
at the household distribution panel by removing the
fuse or switching off the circuit breaker.
■ Besureallpackingmaterialsareremovedfromtherange
before operating to prevent ignition of these materials
■ Avoidscratchingorimpactingglassdoors,cooktops
or control panels. Doing so may lead to glass
breakage. Do not cook on a product with broken
glass. Shock, fire or cuts may occur. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
■ DualFuel:Iftheheatingelementintheovendevelops
a glowing spot or shows other signs of damage, do not
use that area of the range. A glowing spot indicates the
element may fail and present a potential burn, fire, or
shock hazard. Turn the heating element off immediately
and have it replaced by a qualified service technician.
■ Donotleavechildrenaloneorunattendedinanarea
where an appliance is in use. They should never be
allowed to climb, sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
■ 
CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to
children above a range or on the backguard of a range
- children climbing on the oven to reach items could be
seriously injured.
■ Neverblockthevents(airopenings)oftherange.They
provide the air inlets and outlets that are necessary for
the range to operate properly with correct combustion.
Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at
the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom
of the range under the warming drawer, lower oven
drawer or kick panel.
■ 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 surface burners, burner grate,
or oven heating element. Do not use a towel or other
bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
■ Donottouchtheheatingelementsortheinterior
surface of the oven. These surfaces may be hot
enough to burn even though they are dark in color.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or
other flammable materials contact any interior area of
the oven; allow sufficient time for cooling first. Other
surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough
to cause burns. Potentially hot surfaces include the
burners, grates, oven vent opening, surfaces near the
opening and crevices around the oven door.
■ Donotheatunopenedfoodcontainers.Pressurecould
build up and the container could burst, causing an injury.
■ Cookfoodthoroughlytohelpprotectagainst
foodborne illness. Minimum safe food temperature
recommendations can be found at IsItDoneYet.gov and
fsis.usda.gov.Useafoodthermometertotakefood
temperatures and check several locations.
■ Donotallowanyonetoclimb,standorhangonthe
oven door, drawer or cooktop. They could damage the
range or tip it over causing severe injury or death.
WARNING
KEEP FLAMMABLE MATERIALS AWAY FROM THE OVEN
Failure to do so may result in fire or personal injury.
■ Donotstoreoruseflammablematerialsinanovenor
near the cooktop, including paper, plastic, pot holders,
linens, wall coverings, curtains, drapes and gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liquids.
■ Neverwearloose-fittingorhanginggarmentswhile
using the appliance. These garments may ignite if they
contact hot surfaces causing severe burns.
■ Donotletcookinggreaseorotherflammablematerials
accumulate in or near the range. Grease in the oven or
on the cooktop may ignite.