GE RVM120H Use And Care Manual

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PRECAUTIONSTO AVOIDPOSSIBLEEXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVEMICROWAVEENERGY(a) Do Not Attempt to operatethis oven with the door open sinceopen door operation can result inharmful exposure to microwaveenergy. It is important not todefeat or tamper with the safetyinterlocks.(b) Do Not Place any objectbetween the oven front face andthe door or allow soil or cleanerresidue to accumulate on sealingsurfaces.(c) Do Not Operate the ovenif it is damaged. It is particularlyimportant that the oven door closeproperly and that there is nodamage to the:(1) door (bent)(2) hinges and latches (broken orloosened)(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.(d) The Oven Should Not beadjusted or repaired by anyoneexcept properly qualified servicepersonnel.This microwave oven is UL listedfor installation over electricand gas ranges.Optional Accessoryavailable at extra cost from yourHotpoint supplier.JX81A Charcoal Filter Kit fornon-vented installation.NIPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSlead all instructions before using this appliance.Vhen using electrical appliances,)asic safety precautions should beollowed, including the following:WARNING–TO reducehe risk of burns, electric shock,ire, injury to persons or exposure.0 excessive microwave energy:~ Use this appliance only for itsintended use as described in thismanual.l Read and follow the specific“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOIDPOSSIBLE EXPOSURE TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVEENERGY” at left.. This appliance must begrounded. Connect only toproperly grounded outlet. See“GROUNDINGNSTRU~ONS”found on page 22.l This microwave oven isspecifically designed to heat orcook food, and is not intendedfor laboratory or industrial use.l For best operation, plug thisappliance into its own electricaloutlet, to prevent flickering oflights, blowing of fuse or trippingof circuit breaker.l Install or locate this applianceonly in accordance with theprovided installation instructions.l Do not cover or block anyopenings on the appliance.l Do not use outdoors.c Do not immerse power cord orplug in water.s Keep power cord away fromheated surfaces.l Do not let power cord hangover edge of table or counter.l Do not operate this appliance if ithas a damaged power cord or plug,if it is not working properly, or ifit has been damaged or dropped.l See door surface cleaninginstructions on page 18.l This appliance should beserviced only by qualified servicepersonnel. Contact nearestauthorized service facility forexamination, repair or adjustment.l As with any appliance, closesupervision is necessary whenused by children.l To reduce the risk of fire inthe oven cavity:–Do not overcook food.Carefully attend appliance ifpaper, plastic, or other combustiblematerials are placed inside theoven to facilitate cooking.–Remove wire twist-ties frompaper or plastic bags beforeplacing bags in oven.–Do not use your microwaveoven to dry newspapers.–Paper towels, napkins andwax paper. Recycled paperproducts can contain metal fleckswhich may cause arcing or ignite.Paper products containing nylonor nylon filaments should beavoided, as they may also ignite.–Do not pop popcorn in yourmicrowave oven unless in aspecial microwave popcornaccessory or unless you usepopcorn labeled for use inmicrowave ovens.–Do not operate the oven whileempty to avoid damage to theoven and the danger of fire. Ifby accident the oven should runempty a minute or two, no harmis done. However, try to avoidoperating the oven empty at alltimes–it saves energy andprolongs the life of the oven.–Do not overcook potatoes.They could dehydrate and catchfire, causing damage to youroven.–If materials inside oven shouldignite, keep oven door closed,turn oven off, and disconnectpower cord, or shutoff power atthe fuse or circuit breaker panel.