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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be
followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock,
or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt
to operate this oven with the door open since open-
door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do Not Place
any object between the oven front face and the door
or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do Not Operate
the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) door (bent),
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not
be adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
• Read and follow the specific precautions in the “Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” section above.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded
outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 4.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
• Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more
back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
• Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a
heating or cooking appliance.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface
when the microwave oven is in operation.
• Do not operate any heating or cooking appliance beneath this
microwave
.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug,
if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and
is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in
this Owner’s Manual.
• This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near
water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a
sink or in similar locations.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic
or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while
cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic
containers before placing them in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the
oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse
or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section
of this manual.
• GE does not support any servicing of this microwave oven, except as
described by the Consumer Support section of this manual. Do not
attempt to service the microwave oven yourself. If service is desired,
then this appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used
by children.
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