GE 30 Inch Over-the-Range Microwave Owners Manual - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
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To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave
energy.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety
messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “DANGER”, “WARNING”, or “CAUTION”. These words are defined as:
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical applainces basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section on page 4.
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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.
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service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
INSTALLATION
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the provided installation instructions.
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a properly grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS section on page 3.
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gas (less than 60,000 BTU) and electric ranges.
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cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
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counter.
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near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar location.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY
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paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven while cooking.
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plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
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accessories, in this oven when not in use. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity
when not in use. Microwave rack should be removed
from oven when not in use.
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closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS
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holders and direct steam away from face and hands.
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prevent build-up of pressure.
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the oven which may become hot during use.
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can present a risk of burn when removing them from the
microwave. The potential for a burn is greater in young
children, who should not be allowed to remove hot items
from the microwave.
OPERATING AND CLEANING
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when used by children.
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surface when the microwave oven is in operation.
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be used in a microwave/convection oven because they
increase the risk of electric shock and could cause a fire.
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off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of
electric shock.
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operated in any cooking mode except microwave only.