Microwave Energy - GE JE1590 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, 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 TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
(a) 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.
( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual.
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Read and follow the specific precautions in the
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section above.
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS section on page 6.
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Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the provided Installation Instructions.
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This product is to be used 3' above floor level.
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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.
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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.
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Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
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Use this 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.
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This microwave oven is not approved or tested for
marine use.
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TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(c) 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.
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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 Features twice in succession
on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after
the first countdown, use TIME COOK for additional
cooking time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS