Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING! For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE

TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

Instructions

(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.

Operating

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.

Troubleshooting Tips

Consumer Support

■Read and follow the specific precautions in the

Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above.

■This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 5.

■Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

■This oven must be located at least 3 ft. above floor level.

■Be certain to place the front surface of the door

3″ or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage.

■Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

■Do not mount the microwave oven over or near any portion of a heating or cooking appliance.

■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

■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. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by General Electric Service or an authorized service agent using a power cord available from General Electric.

■Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

■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, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

■This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

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■Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.

■Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

■Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

■Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.

■To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven while cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

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

—If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

■See door surface cleaning instructions in the

Care and cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual.

■This appliance must only be serviced 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.

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jes1290 specifications

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