www.GEAppliances.comConsumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions9The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions (seeAutomatic Fan feature). Take care to prevent the starting andspreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. Clean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow greaseto build up on the microwave or the fan filters. In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below themicrowave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unitby covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet ora flat tray. Use care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaningagents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters. When preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn thefan on. Never leave surface units beneath your microwave ovenunattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking andgreasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwavevent fan is operating. To minimize automatic fan operation,use adequate-sized cookware and use high heat on surface unitsonly when necessary.THE VENT FANREAD AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETYINFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS