GE 49-8623 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded.
In the event of an electrical short
PREFERRED
METHOD
circuit, grounding reduces the risk
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of elect~c shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current.
This appliance is equipped with a
power cord having a grounding
Ensure proper ground
wire with a grounding plug. The
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exists before use
plug must be plugged into an outlet
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that is properly installed and
Consult a qualified electrician or
grounded. (Fig. 1)
service technician if the grounding
wARNING–Imm-o~er
instructions are not completely
understood, or if doubt exists as to
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use of the grounding plug can
whether the appliance is properly
result in a risk of electric shock.
grounded.
Where a standard 2-prong wall
receptacle is encountered, it is
your personal responsibility and
obligation to have it replaced with
a properly grounded 3-prong
wall
receptacle.
Do not under any circumstance
cut or remove the third (ground)
prong from the power cord.
Do not use an adapter plug with
this appliance.
Do not use an extension cord
with this appliance.
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THE EXHAUST FEATURE
The exhaust hood feature on your microwave oven is equipped with two
metal filters which collect grease. When the fan is operated, air is drawn
up through the filters and is then discharged through the provided venting
to the outside.
LIGHT
Reusable Grease Filters
The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. Never
operate the microwave without the filters in place. In situations where
flaming might occur on surfaces below hood, filters will stop the entry
of flames into the unit.
To Remove Grease Filter
To Clean and Replace Grease Filter
To remove grease filter,
To clean grease filter, soak it
and then agitate filter
grasp the “finger hold”
in solution of hot water and detergent. Don’t use
on the filter and slide to
ammonia or ammonia products because they will
the rear. Then pull filter
darken the metal. Light brushing can be used to
downward and to the
remove embedded dirt.
front. The filter will
drop out.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing.
To replace grease filter,
slide the filter in the frame
slot on the back of the opening.
Pull filter upward and to the front to lock into place.
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