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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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

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

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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 4.

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

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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.

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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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

(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.