GE 164D2092P020 User Manual

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.

any object

between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.

(c) 

the oven

if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no

damage to the:

(1) door (bent)
(2) hinges and latches (broken or

loosened)

(3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

be

adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.

This microwave oven is 

 listed

for installation over electric
and gas ranges.

When 

 electrical appliances,

basic safety precautions should 
followed, including the following:

the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:

 Use this appliance only for its

intended use as described in this
manual.

● 

Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS   AVOID

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE 
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” at 

● 

This appliance must be

grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See

found on page 

● 

This microwave oven is

specifically designed to heat or
cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.

 For best operation, plug this

appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.

● 

Install or locate this appliance

only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.

● 

Do not cover or block any

openings on the appliance.

● 

Do not use outdoors.

● 

Do not immerse power cord

(

or plug in water.

● 

Keep power cord away from

heated surfaces.

● 

Do not let power cord hang

over edge of table or counter.

● 

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.

● 

See door surface cleaning

instructions on page 11.

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● 

This appliance should be

serviced 

 by 

 service

personnel. Contact nearest

authorized service facility for
examination, repair or 

● 

 with any appliance, close

supervision is 

 when

used by children.

● 

To reduce the risk of 

 in

the oven 
–Do not overcook food.
Carefully attend appliance if
paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.

–Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
–Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
–Do not use recycled paper
products. 

 paper towels,

napkins and wax paper can contain

 flecks which may cause

arcing or ignite. Paper products
containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as
they may also ignite.

–Do not operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage to 
oven and the danger of fire. If
by accident the oven should 
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
times–it saves energy and
prolongs 

 life of 

 oven.

–Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a
special microwave popcorn
accessory or unless you use
popcorn labeled for use in
microwave ovens.
–Do not overcook 
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your
oven.

● 

If materials inside oven should

ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect
power cord, or shutoff power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.