Important Safety Instructions - GE PEB1590 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READALLINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
A WARNING!
For your safe_ the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock,
exposure to excessive microwave energy, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONS TOAVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do NotAttempt
to operate this oven with tile door
open since open-door operation can result in ham_flll
exposure to nlicrowave energ}': It is important not to
(lefeat or tamper with tile safety interlocks.
(h)
Do NotPlace any object between tile oven fl'ont tilce
and tile door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
acculn ulate
on sealing
surti_ces.
(c) Do Not Operate tile oven if it is danmged. It is
particularly important that tile oven door close
properly and that there is no dalnage to tile:
(l) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
(3) door seals and sealing surfi_ces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be ac!justed or repaired by
anyone except properl) qualified service pei_onnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical appliances basic safe_yprecautions should be followed, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
iJi::Read and follow tile specific precautions ill tile
PRECAUTIONS TOA VOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVEMICROWAVE ENERGY section above.
::Ji:: This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly
grounded
outlet.
See tile GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS section on page 6.
_: ]nst;fll or locate this appliance only in accordance with
tile provided Installation Instructions.
::Ji:: This product is to be used 3' above floor level.
::Ji:: Be certain to place tile fl'ont s/irlilce of tile door 3" or
mole back fl'oln tile countertop
edge to avoid accidental
tipping of tile appliance ill normal usage.
_: Do not operate this appliance if it has a dalnaged power
cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
::Ji:: Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
::Ji:: Lrse this appliance only fin" its intended use as described
ill this inanual. Do not use corrosive chenficals or wq)ols
ill this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, di T or cook food, and is not intended
fi)r laboratory or industlJal use.
!i_ This lnicrowave oven is not approved or tested fi)I"
I/la IJne rise.
iJi:: T o reduce tile risk of fire ill tile oven cavity:
-- Do not overcook fix)& Careflllly attend appliance
when papei; plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while cooking.
-- ]_elnove wire twist-ties and metal handles fl'oln paper or
plastic containei_ befin'e placing them ill tile oven.
-- Do not use tile oven for storage pull)oses. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food ill the oven
when not ill use.
-- Do not pop popcorn ill wmr microwave oven unless ill
a special llli('I'Ol_;Ive pop('oYn a('cessoI'}' or [lnless VO/1 [1se
popcorn labeled fin" use ill microwave ovens.
-- If materials inside tile oven ignite, keep tile oven door
closed, turn tile oven off and disconnect tile power
cord, or shut off power
at tile fllse or circuit breaker
panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
-- Do not use tile Sensor Features twice ill succession
on the same todd portion. If toDd is undercooked after
the fii_t countdown, use//]life COOKtor additional
cooking time.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS
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