Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructionswww.GEAppliances.comIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual. This microwave oven is not approved or tested formarine use. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use thisproduct near water—for example, in a wet basement,near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similarlocations. Keep power cord away from heated surfaces. Do not immerse power cord or plug in water. Do not let power cord hang over edge of tableor counter. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliancewhen paper, plastic or other combustible materials areplaced inside the oven while cooking.—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper orplastic containers before placing them in the oven.—Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do not leavepaper products, cooking utensils or food in the ovenwhen not in use.—If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven doorclosed, 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 onthe same food portion. If food is undercooked afterthe first countdown, use ADD 1 MINUTE for additionalcooking time. See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care andcleaning of the microwave oven section of this manual. This appliance must only be serviced by qualified servicepersonnel. Contact nearest authorized service facilityfor examination, repair or adjustment. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessarywhen used by children.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSARCINGIf you see arcing, press the STOP/RESET pad and correct the problem.Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven.Arcing is caused by: Metal or foil touching the side of the oven. Foil not molded to food (upturned edges actlike antennas). Metal, such as twist-ties, poultry pins or gold-rimmed dishes, in the microwave. Recycled paper towels containing small metalpieces being used in the microwave.WARNING!3