GE SCA1000HWW Owners Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS www.geadvantium.com WARNING! To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ■ Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ■ Read and follow the specific precautions in the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section on page 2. ■ Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the provided installation instructions. ■ Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. ■ Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed jars-are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven. Such use of the oven could result in injury. ■ Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. ■ Do not mount this appliance over a sink. ■ This oven is not approved or tested for marine use. ■ This oven is UL listed for installation over electric and gas ranges. ■ This oven was designed for use over ranges no wider than 36 inches. 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. ■ As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children. ■ Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. ■ Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. ■ This oven is specifically designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. ■ This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. ■ Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. ■ 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. ■ It is important to keep the area clean where the door seals against the microwave. Use only mild, non-abrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well. ■ 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 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 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. 3