Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

When using electricalappliances basic safetyprecautions should be followed, includingthe following:

WARNING!

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injuryto persons,or exposure to excessive microwaveenergy:

PRECAUTIONSTO AVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY

Operating Instructions

(a)Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open,since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwaveenergy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

( b) Do Not Place any objectbetween the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulateon sealingsurfaces.

(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 repairedby anyoneexcept properly qualified service personnel.

Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning

Read and followthe specificprecautions in the Precautions to Avoid PossibleExposure to ExcessiveMicrowave Energy section above.

This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly groundedoutlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 6.

Install or locate this applianceonly in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

This microwave ovenis ULlisted for installationover electric and gas ranges.

This microwave ovenis not approved or tested for marineuse.

This over-the-range oven is designed for use over ranges no wider than 36.″ It may be installedover both gas and electric cooking equipment.

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 blockany openings on the appliance.

Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.Do not use corrosivechemicals or vapors in this appliance.This microwaveoven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

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 frompaper 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.

—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unlessin a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

—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.

—Do not use the Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after the first countdown, use CookTime for additional cooking time.

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SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

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