GE PP989SNSS Guía Del Usuario

OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended 

by the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer.

B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power

off at service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally. When the
service disconnecting means cannot be locked,
securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.

C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed

control device.

D. This unit must be grounded.

OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
COOKTOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING*:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie

sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. 
BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames
do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—

You may be burned.

C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet 

dishcloths or towels—a violent steam 
explosion will result.

D. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

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 

area where it started.

3. The fire department is being called.
4. You can fight the fire with your back 

to an exit.

* Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published 

by NFPA.

OF A COOKTOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high

settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on
low or medium settings.

B. Always turn hood ON when cooking on high 

heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef
Flambé).

C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should

not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware

appropriate for the size of the surface element.

OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring must 

be done by qualified person(s) in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.

B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion

and exhausting of gases through the flue
(chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent
back drafting. Follow the heating equipment
manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards
such as those published by the National Fire
Protection Association (NFPA), and the American
Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local
code authorities.

C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do

not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.

D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the 

outdoors.

Do not attempt to repair or replace any 
part of your downdraft cooktop unless it is
specifically recommended in this manual. 
All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.

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