GE JVM2052 Owner's Manual page 3

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Thermometer--Do not use regular cooking or oven
thermometers when cooking by microwave. The metal
and mercury in these thermometers could cause
arcing and possible damage to the oven. Do not use
a thermometer in food you are microwaving unless
the thermometer is designed or recommended
for use in the microwave oven.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Piecescan burn off
the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric
shock.
Do not store any materials, other than our recommended
accessories, in this oven when not in use.
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.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Some products s uchas wholeeggsand sealed
containers-for example, c losed j ars-are a ble toexplode
andshould notbe heatedin this m icrowave oven.
Suchuseofthemicrowave ovencould result ininjury.
It is important to keep the area clean where the door
seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth.
Rinsewell.
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.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the Clear/Off pad and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
The metal rack not installed correctly so it touches
the microwave wall.
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
Turntable ring support not installed correctly.
Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
Metal, such astwist-ties, poultry pins
or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.