GE JE1445G Use And Care Manual page 3

PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE
MICROWA~
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 safetyprecautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING-To reduce
the risk of bums, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwaveenergy:
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
Read and followthe specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" at I&.
This appliance must be
grounded.
Connectonly to properly grounded
outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" on page 13.
c For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fise or tripping
of circuit breaker.
Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
. Be certiin to
place the
front
surface of
the
doorthreeinches
or
more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not immerse power cord or
plug in water.
c Keep power cord awayfrom
heated surfaces.
c Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
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.
See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 14.
This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
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To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
–Do not overcookfood. Carefully
attend appliance if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
—Removewire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
—Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
–Paper towels, napkins and
wax paper. Recycledpaper
products 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 operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and the danger of fire. If
by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
times—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
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