Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsConsumer Support Troubleshooting TipsIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, orto prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: Read and follow the specific precautions in thePrecautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to ExcessiveMicrowave Energy section above. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to aproperly grounded outlet. See the Grounding Instructionssection on page 4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance withthe provided installation instructions. Be certain to place the front surface of the door threeinches or more back from the countertop edge to avoidaccidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Do not mount the microwave oven over or near anyportion of a heating or cooking appliance. Do not store anything directly on top of the microwaveoven surface when the microwave oven is in operation. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged powercord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it hasbeen damaged or dropped. If the power cord isdamaged, it must be replaced by General ElectricService or an authorized service agent using a powercord available from General Electric. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance. Use this appliance only for its intended use as describedin this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vaporsin this appliance. This microwave oven is specificallydesigned to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intendedfor laboratory or industrial use.(a) Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the dooropen since open-door operation can result in harmfulexposure to microwave energy. It is important not todefeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.( b) Do Not Place any object between the oven front faceand the door or allow soil or cleaner residue toaccumulate 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 repaired byanyone except properly qualified service personnel.PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY2WARNING!