GE JHP64G, Use And Care Manual

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Microwaving Tips
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Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass casseroles,
cooking dishes, measuring cups,
custard cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not have
metallic trim or glaze with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some cookware
is labeled “suitable for
If you are unsure, use this dish test:
Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup.
Place in oven on or beside dish.
Microwave 1 minute at High (10).
If water becomes hot, dish is
microwave safe. If dish heats, it
should not be used for microwaving.
. Paper towels, wax paper, and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.
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Some microwaved foods require
stirring, rotating, or rearranging.
Check your cookbook for specific
instructions.
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Steam builds up pressure in foods
which are tightly covered by a skin
or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg
yolks and chicken livers to prevent
bursting.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING–TO
reduce
the of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
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this appliance
only
intended use
as described this
manual.
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Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
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appliance
connected to a grounded, metallic,
permanent wiring system, or an
equipment grounding conductor
should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal
or lead on the appliance.
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This cooking center is
specifically designed to heat or
cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
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children should not be alone or
unattended in area where appliance
is in use. They should never be
allowed to sit or stand on any part
of the appliance.
Don’t allow anyone to climb,
stand or hang on the door,
drawer or
They could
damage the cooking center and
even tip it over causing severe
personal injury.
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INTEREST CHILDREN
SHOULD BE
IN CABINETS ABOVE A
COOKING CENTER OR ON
THE
CLIMBING ON THE
COOKING CENTER TO
REACH ITEMS COULD BE
SERIOUSLY INJURED.
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clothing. Loose
fitting or hanging garments should
never be worn while using the
appliance. Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot heating elements
This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified service
personnel.
Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
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Before performing any
service,
DISCONNECT’ THE
COOKING CENTER POWER
SUPPLY AT THE HOUSEHOLD
DISTRIBUTION PANEL BY
REMOVING THE FUSE OR
SWITCHING OFF THE
CIRCUIT BREAKER.
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Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
Do not use outdoors.
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Do not operate this appliance
if it is not working properly, or if
it has been damaged or dropped.
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As
with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
and may cause severe burns.
.
dry pot
moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let potholders
touch hot heating elements. Do
not use a towel or other bulky
cloth.
.
use your appliance fOr
warming or heating the room.
. Storage in or on
Flammable materials should not
be stored in an oven or near
surface units.
. hood
and grease
clean
to maintain good venting
and to avoid grease fires.
.
not let grease
or other flammable materials
accumulate in the cooking center
or near it.
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