GE 164 D2588P088 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
~PORTANT
SAFETY
~STRUCTIONS
Read
dl
instructions before using this
apphance.
Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy
(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.
(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.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
A
WARNING-Toreducetheriskof
bums, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
. Use this appliance only for its intended use
as
described in this manual.
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Read and follow
the specific “Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy” in this book.
This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS.”
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
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
lighti, 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 or near a swimming pool.
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.
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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.
See door
sufiace
cleaning instructions in the Care
and Cleaning section(s) of your book.
This appliance should be serviced only 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 if paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties
from paper or plastic
bags before placing bags in oven.
—Do not use your microwave 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.
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