GE PNM1871SMSS Use and Care Manual - Page 9

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING GEAppliances.com THE VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (see Automatic Fan feature). Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. ■ Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filter. ■ In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. ■ Use care when cleaning the vent fan filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter. ■ When preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn the fan on. ■ Never leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation, use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary. READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 9 Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support