GE ZSC1000, ZSC1001 owner manual Safety Precautions, Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Advantium Oven

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

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

■Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

■Read and follow the specific precautions in the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section on page 2.

■Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions.

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

■Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers—for example, closed jars—are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven. Such use of the oven could result in injury.

■Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

■This oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

■This oven is UL listed for standard wall installation.

■Do not operate this appliance if it has been damaged or dropped.

■As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

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

■Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.

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

■This appliance must only be serviced by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

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

■Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water— for example, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar locations.

■It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well.

■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 microwave cooking.

—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper 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.

—If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and 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 COOK BY TIME for additional cooking time.

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