GE JGBS77 User Manual

SAFETY NOTICE

California Safe

Water and

Enforcement

requires the Governor of

publish a

substances known the state

to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn customers

potential exposure to such substances,

Gas appliances can cause

exposure to

four of these substances,

namely benzene, carbon

monoxide, formaldehyde and soot, caused primarily

by the incomplete combustion of natural gas or

fuels. Properly adjusted burners, indicated by a

bluish rather than a yellow

will minimize

incomplete combustion. Exposure to these

substances can be minimized by venting with an

window or

a ventilation fan or hood.

●

safety valves on

standing pilot ranges contain mercury.

your

has

features, they must be recycled

according to local, state and federal codes.

Your

●

Have

installer show

location of the

gas

valve and how to shut it off

if necessary.

Have your range

properly

grounded by a

installer,

in accordance

with the Installation Instructions. Any adjustment

service should be performed only by qualified

gas range installers or service technicians.

not attempt to repair or replace any part of

range

it is

recommended

in this guide.

other servicing should be referred

to a

technician.

●

Plug

range into a 120-volt grounded

outlet

not remove the round grounding

prong from the plug. in doubt about the grounding
of the home electrical system, it is your personal
responsibility and obligation to have an ungrounded
outlet replaced with a properly grounded,
prong outlet in accordance with the National
Electrical

In Canada, the appliance must be

electrically grounded in accordance with the
Canadian Electrical Code. Do not use extension
cord with

appliance.

the range out of kitchen

path

and

of drafty locations prevent pilot

(on standing

models) and poor

Cumulation.

●

Be sure all packing

are removed from

the

before operating it to prevent fire or

smoke damage should the packing material ignite.

Be sure your range is correctly adjusted by a

service technician

installer for the

type of gas

that is to be used.

Your range can be converted for use with either
type of gas.

the

Instructions.

WARNING:

These adjustments must be made

by a qualified service technician in accordance
with the manufacturer’s instructions and all
and requirements of

authority having

jurisdiction. Failure to

these instructions

could result in serious injury or property damage.
The qualified agency performing this work
assumes responsibility for the conversion.

. After prolonged use of a range, high floor

temperatures

and many floor

coverings will not withstand this kind of use.

Never install the range over vinyl tile or linoleum
that cannot withstand such type of use. Never

it directly over interior kitchen carpeting.

Using Your

All ranges can tip and injury
could result. To

accidental

tipping of the

attach it to the

wall and floor by installing the Anti-
Tip device supplied.
To check if the device is installed and
engaged properly, carefully tip the

range forward. The Anti-Tip device should
engage and prevent the range from tipping over.
If you pull the range out from the wall for any
reason, make sure

device is properly engaged

when

push the range

against the wall.

If it is not, there is a possible risk of the range

tipping over and causing injury if

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 or unattended

where a range is

or in operation.

They could be seriously burned.