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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:
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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 6.
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Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
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This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over
electric and gas ranges.
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This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
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This over-the-range oven is designed for use over ranges
no wider than 36.
″
It may be installed over both gas and
electric cooking equipment.
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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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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.
— Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in
a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
— 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.
— Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on
the same food portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use
Time Cook
for additional
cooking time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,
exposure to excessive microwave energy, 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.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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