Safety Information - GE JES1109 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Read and follow the specific precautions in the
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section on
page 4.
Use this 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.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
INSTALLATION
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided installation instructions.
This product is not intended to be built into a cabinet
without a GE Appliances installation accessory.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
a properly grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS section on page 4.
Be certain to place the front surface of the door
3 inches or more back from the counter top edge
to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in
normal usage.
Recommended clearances: 3 inches on each
side, 3 inches on the top, 1 inch in the rear and no
obstructions on the bottom.
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.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water - for example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, or in a similar location.
Do not mount over a sink.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE 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.
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.
Do not store any materials in the oven when not in
use. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the cavity when not in use. All racks should
be removed from oven when not in use.
Do not operate the microwave feature without food in
the oven.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS
Be careful when opening containers of hot food.
Use pot holders and direct steam away from face
and hands.
Vent, pierce, or slit containers, pouches or plastic
bags to prevent build-up of pressure.
Be careful when touching the turntable, door, rack or
walls of the oven which may become hot during use.
HOT CONTENTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE BURNS.
DO NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO USE THE
MICROWAVE. Use caution when removing hot items.
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