GEAppliances CVM1599, Owner'S Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since this 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.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow basic precautions,
including the following sections.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.
This microwave oven is cUL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific
“Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”
found above.
3. As most cooking appliances, close supervision is
necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity.
4. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
i) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while cooking.
ii) Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from
paper or plastic con-tainers/bags before placing
them in the oven.
iii) If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door
closed. Turn the oven off and unplug the appliance.
Disconnect the power cord, shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
iv) Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the
oven when not in use.
5. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See “Grounding Instructions“ found
on page 6.
6. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions provided.
7. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - for example. closed glass jars - are able to
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
8. 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 industrial or laboratory use.
9. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
10. Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
11. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service technicians. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
12. Do not cover or block any openings on the oven.
13. Do not store this appliance outdoors.
14. Do not use this oven near water – for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool,
or similar locations.