GE JVM131H, 49-8027 Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy, Do Not Operate the oven

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

(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.

This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric

and gas ranges.

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

WARNING–Toreduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

s Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.

●Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS ~ AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE ~ EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” at lefi.

●This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUND~GNSTRU~ONS” found on page 29.

●This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

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

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

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

●Do not use outdoors.

●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 on page 11.

●This appliance should be serviced ody by qutified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or fidjustment.

●A with any appliance, close supervision is necwsary when used by children.

●To reduce the risk of fire in the oven uvity:

–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. Reeycled paper towels, napkins and wax paper can contain meti flecks which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

–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 two, 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.

–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 pohtoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

●If materials inside oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect power cord, or shutoff power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

3e