GE JEM31F manual To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity, Paper towels, napkins

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE

IMPORTANT

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE

MICRQWAVE

ENERGY

(a)Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open door operation can resultin harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamperwith the safety interlocks.

(b)Do Not Place any object between the oven front faceand the dooror 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 doorclose properly and that thereisno

, damagetothe:

( I ) door (bent)

(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING-TO reduce

the riskof burns, electric shock, fire, injuryto persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

Use this appliance only for its intended useas described in this manual.

Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” at left.

This appliance mustbe grounded. Connect onlyto properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page19.

For best operation, plug this appliance into itsown electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing offuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cordor plug, if it is not workingproperly, or if it has been damagedor dropped.

See door surface cleaning instructions onpage 18.

This appliance shouldbe serviced onlyby qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repairor 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 appliancef paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the ovento facilitate cooking.

-Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

(d)The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.

Install or locate this appliance	-Do not use your microwave
only in accordance with the	oven to dry newspapers.
provided installation instructions.	-Paper towels, napkins and
Be certain to place the front	wax paper. Recycled paper
surface of the door three inches orproducts can contain metalflecks
more back from the countertop	which may cause arcingor ignite.
edge to avoid accidental tipping	Paper products containing nylon
of the appliance in normal usage.	or nylon filaments shouldbe
(If used on countertop.)	avoided, as they may also ignite.
Do not coveror block any	-Do not operate the oven while
	empty to avoid damage to the
openings on the appliance.
	oven and the danger of fireIf .
Do not useoutdoors.
	by accident the oven shouldrun
Do not immerse power cordor	empty a minute or two, no harm
plug in water.	is done. However, try to avoid
Keep power cord away from	operating the oven empty atall

heated surfaces.	times-it saves energy and
	prolongs the lifeof the oven.
Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter.

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