HELP US HELP YOU…Before using your oven,read this guide carefully.It is intended to help you operateand maintain your new microwaveoven properly.Keep it handy for answers to yourquestions.If you don’t understand somethingor need more help, call:GE Answer Center®800.626.200024 hours a day, 7 days a weekWrite down the model andserial numbers.You’ll find them on a label insidethe oven.These numbers are also on theConsumer Product OwnershipRegistration Card that came withyour microwave oven. Beforesending in this card, please writethese numbers here:Model NumberSerial NumberUse these numbers in anycorrespondence or service callsconcerning your microwave oven.Be sure your microwaveoven is registered.It is important that we know thelocation of your microwave ovenshould a need occur foradjustments.Your supplier is responsible forregistering you as the owner.Please check with your supplier tobe sure he has done so; also send inyour Consumer Product OwnershipRegistration Card. If you move, orif you are not the originalpurchaser, please write to us,stating model and serial numbers.This appliance must beregistered. Please be certainthat it is.Write to:GE AppliancesRange Product ServiceAppliance ParkLouisville, KY 40225If you received adamaged oven...Immediately contact the dealer(or builder) that sold you the oven.Save time and money.Before you requestservice…Check the Problem Solver in theback of this guide. It lists causes ofminor operating problems that youcan correct yourself.All these things are normalwith your microwave oven.• Steam or vapor escaping fromaround the door.• Light reflection around door orouter case.• Dimming oven light and changein blower sound may occur whileoperating at power levels otherthan high.• Dull thumping sound while ovenis operating.• Some TV-Radio interferencemight be noticed while usingyour microwave oven. It’s similarto the interference caused byother small appliances and doesnot indicate a problem withyour oven.(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven withthe door open since open-door operation canresult in harmful exposure to microwaveenergy. It is important not to defeat or tamperwith the safety interlocks.(b) Do Not Place any object between the ovenfront face and the door or allow soil or cleanerresidue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.(c) Do Not Operate the oven if it is damaged. It isparticularly important that the oven door closeproperly and that there is no damage to the:(1) door (bent)(2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened)(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.(d) The Oven Should Not be adjusted or repairedby anyone except properly qualified servicepersonnel.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY2