GE Monogram ZW2000 manual Mportant Sa~Ty Instructions, Read M tistmctiom before wing this apphmce

MPORTANT SA~TY INSTRUCTIONS

Read M tistmctiom before wing this apphmce.

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

AWARNING-Toreducetheriskof burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or expostire to excessive microwave energy:

●Read and follow the specific Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on the previous page.

●This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section.

●Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. 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

its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering af lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●Do not mount this appliance over a sink.

Install or locate this appliance only in wcordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

*Do not cover or block any openings on the ~ppliance.

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

●This microwave/convection oven is not approved or tested for marine use.

●Do not store anything directly on top of

the microwave oven surface when the oven is in operation.

*Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

●Do not let power cord hangover edge of table or counter.

*Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, ifit is not working properly, or ifit has been damaged or dropped.

*See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of your book.

●This appliance should be serviced only by quaHfied 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. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustibl~ materials 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.

—Da not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed 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 i~ your microwave oven unless in a special microwave popcorn accessory or unless you use popcorn labeled for use in microwave ovens.

—Do nut overcook potatoes. They could dehydrate and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.

—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 use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.

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