Precautions To Avoid; Excessive Microwave Energy - GE Spacemaker 164 D2588P088 Use And Care Manual

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Precautions to Avoid

Possible Exposure to

Excessive Microwave Energy

Attempt
to operate this oven with
(a) Do Not
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.
any object between the oven front
(b) Do Not Place
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Operate
(c) the oven if it is damaged. It is
Do Not
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
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
. Use this appliance only for its intended use
described in this manual.
the specific "Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy" in this book.
This appliance must be grounded.
to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS."
Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
microwave oven is specifically designed to heat
or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or
industrial use.
be adjusted or repaired
as
Connect only
Do not use corrosive
For best operation, plug this appliance into
its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering
of lighti, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install
or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
Do not store this appliance outdoors.
use this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement or near a swimming pool.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let power cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
See door sufiace cleaning instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s) of your book.
This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel.
authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
—Do not overcook food.
appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties
bags before placing bags in oven.
—Do not use your microwave oven to dry
newspapers.
—Do not use recycled paper products.
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can contain
metal flecks which may cause arcing or ignite.
Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments
should be avoided, as they may also ignite.
Do not
Contact nearest
Carefully attend
from paper or plastic
Recycled
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