GE PVM9215 Owner's Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding
reduces the risk of electric shock
by providing an escape wire for
Ensure Proper ground
the electric current.
exists before use.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and
grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if
the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the
VENT FAN
The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions.
Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental
cooking fires while the vent fan is in use.
■ C lean the underside of the microwave often. Do not
allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan
filters.
■ I n the event of a grease fire on the surface units
below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan
on the surface unit by covering the pan completely
with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray.
PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However,
patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.
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appliance is properly grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is
your personal responsibility and obligation to have it
replaced with a properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove the
third (ground) prong from the power cord.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power cord is too
short, have a qualified electrician or service technician
install an outlet near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own
electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing
of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
■ Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filters.
■ W hen preparing flaming foods under the microwave,
turn the fan on.
■ Never leave surface units beneath your microwave
oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers
cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite
and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating.
To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate
sized cookware and use high heat on surface units
only when necessary.
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