GE JE1468L operating instructions Read and follow the specific Precautions

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

AWARNING-~oreducetheris~of burns, 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. 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,

●Read and follow the specific Precautions

to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on the previous page.

●This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet, See Grounding Instructions section in the back of this book.

●For best operation? plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Instill or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

●Be certain to place the front surface of the door 3 inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

●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, near a swimming pool or near a sink.

●This microwave oven 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.

●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 this 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 use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the oven cavity when not in use.

—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 produck. 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.

—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 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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