GE JVM142K Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should
be
followed, including
the
following:
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burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive
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energy:
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Read and
fo~ow
the specific “Precautions to
Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave
Energy” on the previous page.
This
apptiance
must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See Grounding
Instmctions
section in the back of this book.
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.
This over-the-range oven was designed for
use over ranges no wider than 42 inches.
It maybe installed over both gas and electric
cooking equipment,
For best operation, plug this appliance into
ib
own electrical outlet, to prevent
Rickering
of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install
or locate this appliance
ody
in accordance with
the provided
hstallation
Instructions.
Do
not
cover
or
block any openings on the
apptiance.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water—for example, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.
This microwave is not approved or tested for
marine use.
Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven surface when the oven is in
operation.
Do not immerse power cord or plug in
water.
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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.
See door surface cleaning instructions in the
Care and Cleaning section(s) of your book.
This appliance
shodd
be serviced only by
quatified
service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
As
with any
apphance,
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 dso ignite.
—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.
—Do not overcook potitoes. They could
dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage
to your oven.
—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid
damage to the oven and the danger of fire.
If
by accident the oven should run empty a minute
or 2, 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.
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