Installation Instructions

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49-40734-1 14-16 GE

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When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Death or serious injury can result from failure to

follow these instructions To reduce the risk of burns,

electric shocks, fire, injury to persons or exposure to

excessive microwave energy:

n Read and follow the specific precautions in the

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY section.

n Use this appliance only for its intended use as described

in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors

in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically

designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended for

laboratory or industrial use.

n This microwave should be serviced only by qualified

service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service

facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

INSTALLATION

n Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the

provided installation instructions.

—Thisappliancemustbegrounded.Connectonlytoaprop-

erly grounded outlet. See the GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

section in this guide.

—ThismicrowaveovenisULlistedforinstallationoverboth

gas (less than 60,000 BTU) and electric ranges.

—Thisunitissuitableforuseabovegasorelectriccooking

equipment, 36” or less wide.

—Donotoperatethisapplianceifithasadamagedpower

cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been

damaged or dropped.

—Keeppowercordawayfromheatedsurfaces.

—Donotletpowercordhangoveredgeoftableorcounter.

—Donotimmersepowercordorpluginwater.

—Donotblockorcoveranyopeningsontheappliance.

—Donotstorethisapplianceoutdoors.Donotusethis

productnearwater—forexample,inawetbasement,

near a swimming pool, near a sink or in similar location.

—Donotmountthisapplianceoverasink.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE OVEN CAVITY

—Donotovercookfood.Carefullyattendappliancewhen

paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed

inside the oven while cooking.

—Removewiretwist-tiesandmetalhandlesfrompaperor

plastic containers before placing them in the oven.

—Donotstoreanymaterials,otherthanourrecommended

accessories, in this oven when not in use. Do not leave

paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity

when not in use. Microwave rack should be removed

from oven when not in use.

—Ifmaterialsinsidetheovenignite,keeptheovendoor

closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord,

or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

—Donotoperatethemicrowavewithoutfoodintheoven.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS

—Becarefulwhenopeningcontainersofhotfood.Usepot

holders and direct steam away from face and hands.

—Vent,pierce,orslitcontainers,pouches,orplasticbagsto

prevent build-up of pressure.

—Becarefulwhentouchingtheturntable,door,orwallsof

the oven which may become hot during use.

—Liquidsandcertainfoodsheatedinthemicrowaveoven

can present a risk of burn when removing them from the

microwave. The potential for a burn is greater in young

children, who should not be allowed to remove hot items

from the microwave.

OPERATING AND CLEANING

—Aswithanyappliance,closesupervisionisnecessary

when used by children.

—Donotstoreanythingdirectlyontopofthemicrowave

surface when the microwave oven is in operation.

—Oversizedfoodoroversizedmetalcookwareshouldnot

be used in a microwave/convection oven because they

increase the risk of electric shock and could cause a fire.

—Donotcleanwithmetalscouringpads.Piecescanburn

off the pad and touch electrical parts involving risk of

electric shock.

—Donotusepaperproductsinovenwhenapplianceis

operated in any cooking mode except microwave only.

QUICK USE & CARE

Microwave Oven

Thank You! ... for your purchase of a GE Brand appliance.

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Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should

the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

WARNING

Summary of content (6 pages)

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QUICK USE & CARE Microwave Oven Thank You! ... for your purchase of a GE Brand appliance. Register Your Appliance: Register your new appliance on-line at your convenience! www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/register/ Timely product registration will allow for enhanced communication and prompt service under the terms of your warranty, should the need arise. You may also mail in the pre-printed registration card included in the packing material.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. OPERATING AND CLEANING (Continued) ― Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers―for example, closed jars―are able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave oven. ― Do not cover the microwave rack or any part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave/convection oven.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY • Do Not Attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks. • Do Not Place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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GE Microwave Oven Warranty. GEAppliances.com All warranty service is provided by our Factory Service Centers, or an authorized Customer Care® technician. To schedule service, on-line, visit us at www.geappliances.com/service_and_support/, or call 800.GE.CARES (800.432.2737). Please have serial number and model number available when calling for service. For the period of One Year from the date of the original purchase, GE will choose to replace or service the defective unit.
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Features May Differ by Model. For more details about how to use your new appliance, please consult the full Owner's Manual - information on front cover. Cooking Operations. Weight (Auto)Defrost Popcorn Press Defrost (use dial, if present, to select by weight), enter weight (in pounds) and then press start. Weight Defrosting Tips: • Remove meat from package, place on microwave-safe dish. • When the oven signals, turn the food over. Remove defrosted meat or shield warm areas with small pieces of foil.
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Troubleshooting tips ... Before you call for service Problem Possible Cause What to Do Oven will not start A fuse in your home may be blown or the circuit breaker tripped Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker. Power surge Unplug the microwave oven, then plug it back in. Plug not fully inserted into wall outlet Make sure the 3-prong on the oven is fully inserted into the wall outlet. Door not securely closed Open the door and close it securely.