Importantsafety Instructions - GE Profile Spacemaker JVM1490 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manualmust 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.
PRECAUTIONS TOAVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a} Ba Net 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) DoNotOperatetheovenifitisdamaged. Itis
particularly important that the oven door dose
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) TheOvenShouldNotbeadjustedorrepairedby
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
Usethis appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
• Read and follow the specific precautions in the
PRECAUTIONSTOAVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURETO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGYsection above.
• This appliance most be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded oudet. See the GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONSsecdon on page 6.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Inslructions.
• 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.
• Do not operate this appliance flit 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.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
-- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appfiance
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.
-- Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a
spedal microwave popeom accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
-- 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.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• 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.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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