IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. Read and follow the specific precautionsin the PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLEEXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY section above. This appliance must be grounded.Connect only to a properly groundedoutlet. See the GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS section on page 8. Install or locate this appliance only inaccordance with the provided installationinstructions. Be certain to place the front surfaceof the door 3" or more back from thecountertop edge to avoid accidentaltipping of the appliance in normal usage. This microwave oven is not approved ortested for marine use. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Do not operate this appliance if it hasa damaged power cord or plug, if it isnot working properly, or if it has beendamaged or dropped. Do not cover or block any openings onthe appliance. Use this appliance only for its intendeduse as described in this manual. Do notuse corrosive chemicals or vapors inthis appliance. This microwave oven isspecifically designed to heat, dry or cookfood, and is not intended for laboratoryor industrial use. Do not store this appliance outdoors.'RQRWXVHWKLVSURGXFWQHDUZDWHU³IRUexample, in a wet basement, near aswimming pool, near a sink or in similarlocations. Do not let cord hang over edge of tableor counter. Do not store anything directly on top ofthe appliance when it is in operation. Keep power cord away from heatedsurfaces. Do not immerse power cord or plug inwater. To reduce the risk of fire in the ovencavity:³'RQRWRYHUFRRNIRRG&DUHIXOO\DWWHQGappliance when paper, plastic or othercombustible materials are placed insidethe oven while cooking.³5HPRYHZLUHWZLVWWLHVDQGPHWDOhandles from paper or plastic containersbefore placing them in the oven.³'RQRWXVHWKHRYHQIRUVWRUDJHpurposes. Do not leave paper products,cooking utensils or food in the ovenwhen not in use.³,IPDWHULDOVLQVLGHWKHRYHQLJQLWHNHHSthe oven door closed, turn the oven offand disconnect the power cord, or shutoff power at the fuse or circuit breakerpanel. If the door is opened, the fire mayspread. See door surface cleaning instructions inthe Care and cleaning of the microwaveoven section of this manual. Do not usecleaners with ammonia or alcohol on themicrowave oven. Ammonia and alcoholcan damage the appearance of themicrowave. GE does not support any servicing of thismicrowave oven, except as describedby the Consumer Support sectionsof this manual. Do not attempt toservice the microwave oven yourself. Ifservice is desired, this appliance shouldbe serviced only by qualified servicepersonnel. Contact the nearest authorizedservice facility for examination, repair oradjustment. As with any appliance, close supervisionis necessary when used by children.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this Owner’s Manual.When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including thefollowing:4 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS