Important Safety Instructions; Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy - GE JVM6170 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE 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 Piece 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:
(!) 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.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as describedin this Owner's Manual.
When using electrical appliances basicsafety precautions should be followed, including the following:
[] Read and follow the specific precautions in the
PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY section above.
[] This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly
grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS s ection
on page 8.
[] Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
[] Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3" or more
back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of
the appliance in normal usage.
[] This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
[] Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
[] 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.
[] Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
[] 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.
[] 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.
[] Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
[] Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when
it is in operation.
[] Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
[] Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
[] 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.
- Remove wire 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.
- If materials inside the 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.
[] See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual. Do
not use cleaners with ammonia or alcohol on the microwave
oven. Ammonia and alcohol can damage the appearance of
the microwave.
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GEdoes not support any servicingof this microwave oven,
except as described by the ConsumerSupportsections of
this manual. Donot attempt to servicethe microwave oven
yourself. If serviceis desired,this applianceshould be serviced
only by qualifiedservice personnel. Contact the nearest
authorized servicefacility for examination, repair or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
used by children.
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