Safety Instructions - GE Appliances Profile PVM2170 Owner's Manual

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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.
Do not block or cover any openings on the appliance.
This microwave is not approved or tested for marine use.
Usethis 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.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-
for example, closedjars-are able to explode and should
not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could result
in injury.
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. Rinse
well.
This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
Aswith 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.
Do not let the cord hang over edge of counter.
Do not use paper products in oven when appliance is
operated in any cooking mode except microwave only.
ik WARNING:
Risk of explosion or exposure to toxic material, the
battery should be replaced by service technician only.
A WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CANCEL/OFF button and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
The metal shelf not installed correctly so it
touches the microwave wall.
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
Turntable ring support not installed correctly.
Foilnot molded to food (upturned edges act
like antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-
rimmed dishes,in the microwave.
Recycled paper towels containing small metal
pieces being used in the microwave.
Only use microwave shelf when reheating on more
than one level. DO NOT store the oven shelf in the
microwave. See operating instructions for Oven
Shell
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