Precautions - GE 49-4791 Use & Care Manual

PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do Not 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) 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) door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING-To =d,,ce
the risk of bums, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
* Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
• Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technicianin accordance
with the provided Installation
Instructions.
• This appliance must be
connected to a grounded, metallic,
permanent wiring system, or an
equipment grounding conductor
should be run with the circuit
conductors and connected to the
equipment grounding terminal or
lead on the appliance.
• This appliance should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
• Before performing any service,
DISCONNECT THE OVEN
POWER SUPPLY AT THE
HOUSEHOLD DISTRIBUTION
PANEL BY REMOVING THE
FUSE OR SWITCHING OFF
THE CIRCUIT BREAKER.
• Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate this appliance if
it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
• As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
• Do not leave children alone--
children should not be left alone or
unattendedin areawhere appliance
is in use. They should neverbe
allowedto sit or stand on any part
of the appliance.
• Don't allow anyone to climb,
stand or hang on the door. They
could damage the oven.
• CAUTION: ITEMS OF
INTEREST TO CHILDREN
SHOULD NOT BE STORED
IN CABINETS ABOVE AN
OVEN--CHILDRENCLIMBING
ON THE OVEN TO REACH
ITEMSCOULD BE SERIOUSLY
INJURED.
• Wear proper clothing. Loose
fitting or hanging garments should
never be worn while using the
appliance. Flammable material
could be ignited if brought in
contact with hot heating elements
and may cause severe burns.
• Use only dry pot holders--
moist or damp pot holders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from
steam. Do not let pot holders touch
hot heating elements. Do not use
a towel or other bulky cloth.
• Never use your appliance for
warming or heating the room.
• Do not store flammable
materials in the oven.
• Keep hood and grease filters
clean to maintain good venting
and to avoid grease fires.
• Do not let cooking grease
or other flammable materials
accumulate in the oven or
near it.
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