GE ZMC1095 - Manual (Page 4)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARNING–
To reduce the risk of
burns, fire, electric shock, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave
energy, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
• Read and follow the specific Precautions
to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
Microwave Energy section on the previous page.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See the
Grounding Instructions section in the back of
this manual.
• 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/convection oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food, and is not
intended for laboratory or industrial use.
• For best operation, plug this appliance into
its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering
of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
• Do not mount this appliance over a sink.
Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
• 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.
• This microwave/convection oven is not
approved or tested for marine use.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave/convection oven surface when
the oven is in operation.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• 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 the
Care and Cleaning section(s) of this manual.
• This appliance must only be serviced by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
• 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. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic bags before placing
them in the oven.
— Do not use your microwave/convection oven
to dry newspapers.
— Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed
paper can contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon filaments should
be avoided, as they may also ignite.
— Do not pop popcorn in your microwave/
convection oven unless in a special microwave
popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn
labeled for use in microwave ovens.
— Do not overcook potatoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
— Do not operate the oven in microwave or
combination modes while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire.
If by accident the oven should run empty a
minute or two, no harm is done. However,
try to avoid operating the oven empty at all
times—it saves energy and prolongs the life
of the oven.