GE JES1160DPWW Use and Care Manual - Page 2

Safety Information Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY (a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. ( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces. (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 repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel. I Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. I This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 8. I Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. I Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. I Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed jars-are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. Such use of the microwave oven could result in injury. Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 2