GE Spacemaker 164D2966P143 Use And Care Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions before using your appliance.When using electrical appliances, basic safetyprecautions should be followed, including thefollowing:A WARNING-Toreducetheriskofbums, electric shock, fire, injury to personsor exposure to excessive microwave energy:l Read and follow the specific “Precautions toAvoid Possible Exposure to Excessive MicrowaveEnergy” on the previous page,l This appliance must be grounded. Connectonly to properly grounded outlet. See GroundingInstructions section in the back of this guide.. Use this appliance only for its intended use asdescribed in this guide. Do not use corrosivechemicals or vapors in this appliance. Thismicrowave oven is specifically designed to heator cook food, and is not intended for laboratoryor industrial use.l This over-the-range oven was designedfor use over ranges no wider than 42 inches.It maybe installed over both gas and electriccooking equipment.l For best operation, plug this appliance into itsown electrical outlet, to prevent flickering oflights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuitbreaker.l Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Installor locate this appliance only in accordance withthe provided Installation Instructions.c Do not cover or block any openings on theappliance.l Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do notuse this product near water—for example, in a wetbasement, near a swimming pool or near a sink.l This microwave oven is not approved or testedfor marine use.l Do not store anything directly on top of themicrowave oven surface when the oven is inoperation.l Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.l Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.c Do not let power cord hang over edge of tableor counter.c Do not operate this appliance if it has adamaged power cord or plug, if it is notworking properly, or if it has been damagedor dropped.l See door surface cleaning instructions in the Careand Cleaning section(s) of this guide.l This appliance should be serviced only byqualified service personnel. Contact nearestauthorized service facility for examination,repair or adjustment.l As with any appliance, close supervision isnecessary when used by children.l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:—Do not overcook food. Carefully attendappliance if paper, plastic or other combustiblematerials are placed inside the oven to facilitatecooking.—Remove wire twist-ties and metal handlesfrom paper or plastic containers beforeplacing them in the oven.—Do not use your microwave oven to drynewspapers.—Do not use recycled paper products. Recycledpaper towels, napkins and waxed paper cancontain metal flecks which may cause arcingor ignite. Paper products containing nylon ornylon filaments should be avoided, as theymay also ignite.—Do not pop popcorn in your microwave ovenunless in a special microwave popcorn accessoryor unless you use popcorn labeled for use inmicrowave ovens.—Do not overcook potatoes. They coulddehydrate and catch fire, causing darnageto your oven.—Do not operate the oven while empty to avoiddamage to the oven and the danger of fire.If by accident the oven should run empty aminute or two, no harm is done. However, try toavoid operating the oven empty at all times—it saves energy and prolongs the life of the oven.(continued next page)3