GE Appliances Profile PVM2170 Owner's Manual page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTION&
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSING.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the (c)
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.
Do Not Place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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.
• Read all instructions before using
this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic
safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
• Readand follow the specific precautions in the Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposureto ExcessiveMicrowave Energy
section above.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly
grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on
page 6.
• This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over both
gas (lessthan 60,000BTU)and electric ranges.
• This over-the-range oven is designed for use over ranges no
wider than 36:' It may be installed over both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
• 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 ElectricService or an authorized
service agent using a power cord available from General
Electric.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven 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.
Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.
Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in a
special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.
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. If the door is
opened, the fire may spread.
Do not use the Sensor Featurestwice in succession
on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after the
first countdown, use COOKBY TIlE for additional cooking
time.
Do not use the oven to dry newspaper.
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