GE JVM131J, 49-8097 Important Safety Instructions, Microwaving Tips, WARNING-TO reduce, dropped

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Microwaving Tips

●Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving.”

If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test: Place in the oven both the dish you

are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water—setthe measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

●Paper towels, wax paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

. Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check the Cooking

Guide.

●Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

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

WARNING–TO reduce

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

●Use this appliance only for i~

intended use as described in this

manual.

c Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS ~ AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

●This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to

properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUND~G~STRU~ONS” on page Z.

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

●For best operation, plug this appliance into iti 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 Initiation ktructions.

●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.

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●See door surface cleaning instructions on page 25.

●This appliance should be

serviced ody 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 overcook food. Carefilly I

attend appliance if paper, plastic, “ or other combustible materi~s 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 wax 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 utiess in a speci~

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 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 overcook potitoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

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