Safety Instructions - GE Appliances DVM1950 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this (cl
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.
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:
(Z)door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches
(brokenor loosened)
(:3)door seals and sealing surfaces.
_d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted
or repaired by anyone except
properly qualified service personnel.
• Reed oll instructions before using
this appliance. When using electrical
appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the
following:
• Read and 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.
• This microwave oven is ULlisted for
installation over both gas (lessthan
60,000BTU)and electric ranges.
• 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 Electric Service
or an authorized service agent using a
power cord (_v(_ilable from General Electric..
• Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads.
Pieces can burn offthe pad and touch
electrical parts involving risk of electric
shock.
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