GE PVM2070SMSS Use and Care Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner's Manual. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: • This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. • This microwave oven is not approved or tested for marine use. • Read and follow the specific precautions in the Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy section on page 2. • This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructions section on page 7. • Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions. • Do not mount this appliance over a sink. • This over-the-range oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 36.″ It may be installed over both gas and electric cooking equipment. • 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. • Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. • 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, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. • 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. • Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. • Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. • 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. - If materials inside 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 Sensor Features twice in succession on the same food portion. If food is undercooked after the first countdown, use TIME COOK for additional cooking time. • See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual. • This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. • As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. • Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3