Safety Instructions - GE JES1651 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(eJ Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the 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.
(bJ Do Not Piece 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.
The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
[] Read and follow the specific precautions in the
PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY section above.
[] This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS section on page 5.
[] Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
[] Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3" or more
back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of
the appliance in normal usage.
[] This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.
[] Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
[] Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion
of a heating or cooking appliance.
[] Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
[] 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.
[] Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
[] Usethis 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.
[] Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product 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.
[] Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
[] Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
[] 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.
- If materials inside the oven ignite, keepthe 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.
[] See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and
cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.
[] This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
[] As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
used by children.
[] Do not use the sensor features twice in succession on the
same food portion. If food is undercooked after the first
countdown, use TIMECOOKfor additional time.
[] Do not use the oven to dry newspaper.
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