GE JVM290WV, JVM290AV, 49-8627 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS5, The Exhaust Hood, Optional Accessories

SAFETY FACT—Superheated water. Microwaved water and other liquids do not always bubble when they reach the boiling point. They can actually get superheated and not bubble at all.

Superheated liquid will bubble up out of the cup when it is moved or when something like a spoon or tea bag is put into it.

To prevent this from happening and causing injury, do not heat any liquid for more than 2 minutes per cup. After heating, let the cup stand in the microwave for 30 seconds before moving it or putting anything into it.

•Spontaneous boiling—Under certain special circumstances, liquids may start to boil during or shortly after removal from the microwave oven. To prevent burns from splashing liquid, we recommend the following: before removing the container from the oven, allow it to stand in the oven for 30 to 40 seconds after the oven has shut off. Do not boil liquids in narrow-necked containers such as soft drink bottles, wine flasks and especially narrow-necked coffee cups. Even if the container is opened, excessive steam can build up and cause it to burst or overflow.

•‘‘Boilable’’ cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. If they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers should be at least partially uncovered because they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and direct steam away from hands and face.

• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Be careful when opening any containers of hot food, including popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To prevent possible injury, direct steam away from hands and face.

•Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens. Check the package for proper use.

•Use of the shelf accessory:

—Never use the shelf for microwave-only cooking. Remove the shelf from the oven when microwave-only cooking.

—Always place the shelf on the floor of the oven for Convection and Combination cooking.

—Use pot holders when handling the shelf and cookware. They will be hot.

—Do not use the broiler pan or spatter shield while microwaving.

—Place the shelf on the upper supports for convection broiling.

The Exhaust Hood

•Have it installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer. See the special installation booklet packed with the microwave oven.

•The exhaust fan in the oven will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan Feature). While the fan is operating, caution is required to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the exhaust fan is in use. For this reason:

—Never leave surface units unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if exhaust fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate sized cookware and use high heat only when necessary.

—In the event of a grease fire, smother

flaming pan on surface unit by

covering pan completely with well- fitting lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.

—Clean the vent hood often. Do not allow grease to build up on the hood or the filter.

—Use care when cleaning the vent hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

—When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

Optional Accessories

Available at extra cost from your GE supplier. JX40AL Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290AV). JX40WH Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290WV). JX41 Filler Panel Kit (for model JVM290BV).

JX81 Charcoal Filter Kit for non-vented installation.

This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges.

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Important Safety Instructions