GE JVM3162RJSS Use and Care Manual - Page 2

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. n Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: n Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section above. n This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 6. n This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over both gas (less than 60,000BTU) and electric ranges. n This over-the-range oven is designed for use over ranges no wider than 36.″ It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment. n 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. n Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. n 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 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. - Do not pop popcorn in your microwave oven unless in 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 oven to dry newspaper. 2 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS