Safety Instructions - GE JVM2052 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do NotAttempt to operate this oven with the door (c)
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.
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) d oorseals a nd sealing surfaces.
The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
Readand follow the specific precautions in the Precautions
to Avoid PossibleExposure to ExcessiveMicrowave Energy
section above.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. Seethe Grounding
Instructions section on page 6.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over
electric and gas ranges.
This microwave oven is not approved or tested
for marine use.
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 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 ElectricService or an
authorized service agent using a power cord available
from General Electric.
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.
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.
Removewire 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 special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you
use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
If materials insidethe 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.
Do not use the SensorFeatures twice in succession
on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use Cook Time for additional
cooking time.
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