GE JE740DRWW - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
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.
„ 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.
„ Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water³for e[ample, 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:
³ Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven while cooking.
³ Remove wire twistties and metal handles from paper or
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
³ Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when
not in use.
³ 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.
„ 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 e[amination, repair or adMustment.
„ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
„ Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock,
or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since opendoor operation can result in harmful
e[posure to microwave energy. It is important not to
defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
( b) Do Not Place any obMect between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(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 adMusted or repaired by
anyone e[cept properly qualified service personnel.