GE Monogram ZE2160 Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be fl,llowed, including tile
fl,llowing:
WARNING -T°
reduce the
risk of burns, electric shock, fire, ii_jury
to persons or exposHre to
excessive
microwave energy:
, Read and follow the specific "Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy" (m page 2.
, This appliaJace must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
Grounding Instructions section (m page 7.
* Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions,
" Be certain to place the front surface of the
door tl_ee inches or more back from the
countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appliance in normal usage.
" Use this appliance only for its intended
use as described in tiffs manual, Do not use
corrosive chemicals or wq)ors in this
appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, chy or cook %od, and is
not intended %r laboratory or industrial use.
, Do not cover or block any openings on
the appliance.
" Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water--
fl)r example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar
locations.
" This microwave oven is not approved or
tested for marine use.
" Do not immerse power cord or plug in water,
, Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
" Do not mount the microwave oven over
or near any portion of a heating or cooMng
appliance.
" Do not mount tiffs appliance over a sink.
, Do not store aaaything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the microwave
oven is in operation.
, 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. If the power cord is damaged, it
must be replaced by General Electric Service
or an authorized service agent using a power
cord available from General Electric.
, See door surface cleaning instructions in tile
Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.
" Tiffs appliance must only be serviced hy
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service thcility for examination,
repair or a({justm ent.
"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. Carehdlv attend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
tile oven to thcilitate cooking.
-Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
fi'om paper or plastic containers befln'e
placing them in tile oven.
-Do not use the oven for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or ti)()cl in tile oven when not in use.
-If materials inside the oven ignite, keel:) oven
door closed, turn o', ell tit and disconnect
power
cord,
or shill ()it power
at tile fl/se or
circuit breaker panel. If tile door is opened,
the fire may spread.
-Do not use the Sensor Features twice ill
succession on tile same ti,ocl portion. If fi,(,cl
is undercooked after the first countdown, use
Time Cook for additional cooking time.