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Operating Instructions

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

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Read and follow the specific precautions in the

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy

section above.

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This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See the

Grounding

Instructions

section on page 5.

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Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.

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This oven must be located at least 3 ft. above floor level.

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Be certain to place the front surface of the door
3

″

or more back from the countertop edge to avoid

accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

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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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This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine 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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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.

(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.