IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
The information in this service guide is intended for use by individuals possessing adequate backgrounds of electrical, electronic, and mechanical experience. Any attempt to repair a major appliance may result in personal injury and property damage. The manufacturer or seller cannot be responsible for the interpretation of this information, nor can it assume any liability in connection with its use.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury, disconnect power before servicing this product. If electrical power is required for diagnosis or test purposes, disconnect the power immediately after performing the necessary checks.
RECONNECT ALL GROUNDING DEVICES
If grounding wires, screws, straps, clips, nuts, or washers used to complete a path to ground are removed for service, they must be returned to their original position and properly fastened.
PRECAUTIONS TO BE OBSERVED BEFORE AND DURING SERVICING TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY.
A.DO NOT OPERATE OR ALLOW THE OVEN TO BE OPERATED WITH THE DOOR OPEN.
B.IF THE OVEN OPERATES WITH THE DOOR OPEN, INSTRUCT THE USER NOT TO OPERATE THE OVEN AND CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER IMMEDIATELY.
C.MAKE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY CHECKS ON ALL OVENS TO BE SERVICED BEFORE ACTIVATING THE MAGNETRON OR OTHER MICROWAVE SOURCE, AND MAKE REPAIRS AS NECESSARY:
1.INTERLOCK OPERATION.
2.PROPER DOOR CLOSING.
3.SEAL AND SEALING SURFACES (ARCING, WEAR AND OTHER DAMAGE).
4.DAMAGE TO OR LOOSENING OF HINGES AND LATCHES.
5.EVIDENCE OF DROPPING OR ABUSE.
D.BEFORE TURNING ON MICROWAVE POWER FOR ANY TEST OR INSPECTION WITHIN THE MICROWAVE GENERATING COMPARTMENTS, CHECK THE MAGNETRON, WAVE GUIDE OR TRANSMISSION LINE AND CAVITY FOR PROPER ALIGNMENT, INTEGRITY AND CONNECTIONS.
E.ANY DEFECTIVE OR MISADJUSTED COMPONENTS IN THE INTERLOCK MONITOR, DOOR SEAL AND MICROWAVE GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS SHALL BE REPAIRED, REPLACED OR ADJUSTED BY PROCEDURE DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE THE OVEN IS RELEASED TO THE OWNER.
F.A MICROWAVE LEAKAGE CHECK TO VERIFY COMPLIANCE WITH THE FEDERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARD SHOULD BE PERFORMED ON EACH OVEN PRIOR TO RELEASE TO THE OWNER.
GE Consumer & Industrial
Technical Service Guide
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