Grounding Instructions; Important Safety Instructions; Safety Precautions - GE Monogram ZE2160SF Owner's Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• Read and follow the specific ''Precautions
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect
• Install or locate this appliance only in
• Be certain to place the front surface of the
• Use this appliance only for its intended
• Do not cover or block any openings on
• Do not store this appliance outdoors.
• This microwave oven is not approved or
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not mount the microwave oven over
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING–
risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury
to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy'' on page 2.
only to properly grounded outlet. See
Grounding Instructions section on page 7.
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
door three inches or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
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.
the appliance.
Do not use this product near water—
for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar
locations.
tested for marine use.
or near any portion of a heating or cooking
appliance.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
To reduce the
• Do not let power cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
• 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.
• See door surface cleaning instructions in the
Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.
• This appliance must only be serviced by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
• 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 to facilitate 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 ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off and disconnect
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.