Important Safety Instructions; Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy; Save These Instructions - GE JES2150MRSA Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
(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 .
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
n Read and follow the specific precautions in the PRECAuTiONS TO
AvOid POSSibLE ExPOSuRE TO ExCESSivE MiCROWAvE ENERGY
section above .
n This appliance must be grounded . Connect only to a properly
grounded outlet . See the GROuNdiNG iNSTRuCTiONS section on
page 5 .
n install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided
installation instructions .
n be certain to place the front surface of the door 3" or more back
from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the
appliance in normal usage .
n This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use .
n do not mount this appliance over a sink .
n do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a
heating or cooking appliance .
n do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
surface when the microwave oven is in operation .
n 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 .
n do not cover or block any openings on the appliance .
n 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 .
n do not store this appliance outdoors . do not use this product near
water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool,
near a sink or in similar locations .
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TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(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 .
n Keep power cord away from heated surfaces .
n do not immerse power cord or plug in water .
n do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter .
n 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 .
— 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 .
n See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and cleaning of
the microwave oven section of this manual .
n GE does not support any servicing of this microwave oven, except
as described by the Consumer Support section of this manual . do
not attempt to service the microwave oven yourself . if service is
desired, then this appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel . Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment .
n As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
children .
n 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 time .
n do not use the oven to dry newspaper .

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