Safety Information
Operating Instructions
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Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this
Owner’s Manual.
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This microwave oven is not approved
or tested for marine use.
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Do not mount this appliance over
a sink.
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Do not mount the microwave oven
over or near any portion of a heating
or cooking appliance.
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Do not store anything directly on top
of the microwave oven surface when
the microwave oven is in operation.
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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. If
the power cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by General Electric
Service or an authorized service
agent using a power cord available
from General Electric.
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Do not cover or block any openings
on the appliance.
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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.
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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.
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Keep power cord away from heated
surfaces.
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Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
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Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
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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.
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See door surface cleaning instructions
in the
Care and cleaning of the
microwave oven
section of this manual.
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This appliance must only be serviced
by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
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As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
