Important Safety Instructions - GE Profile PVM1790DR Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

When using the Bake, Roast or Fast Bake functions,
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both the outside and inside of the oven will become
hot. Always use hot pads to remove containers of food
and accessories such as the oven shelf.
Thermometer—Do not use regular cooking or oven
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thermometers when cooking by microwave or using
the Fast Bake mode. The metal and mercury in these
thermometers could cause arcing and possible damage
to the oven. Do not use a thermometer in food you are
microwaving unless the thermometer is designed or
recommended for use in the microwave oven.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off
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the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of electric
shock.
Do not store any materials, other than our recommended
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accessories, in this oven when not in use.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product
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near water—for example, in a wet basement,
near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.
Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
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Do not block or cover any openings on the appliance.
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This microwave is not approved or tested for marine use.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
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this manual.
WARNING!
ARCING
If you see arcing, press the CLEAR/OFF button and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.
Arcing is caused by:
The metal shelf not installed correctly so it
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touches the microwave wall.
Metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
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Turntable ring support not installed correctly.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
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This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or
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cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.
n Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—
for e xample, closed jars—are able to explode and should
not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the
microwave oven could result
in injury.
It is important to keep the area clean where the door
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seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive
detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
well.
This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
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personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
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used by children.
Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
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surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
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Do not let the cord hand over edge of counter.
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Do not use paper products in oven when appliance is
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operated in any cooking mode except microwave only.
Foil not molded to food (upturned edges act
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like antennas).
Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins, or gold-
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rimmed dishes, in the microwave.
Recycled paper towels containing small metal
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pieces being used in the microwave.
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