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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 or
near a sink.
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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 if 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 should 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 should be serviced only 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
If you see arcing, press the
CLEAR/OFF
pad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in
the oven. Arcing is caused by:
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Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
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Foil not molded to food (upturned edges
act like antennas).
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Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or
gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
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Recycled paper towels containing small
metal pieces being used in the microwave.
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