Emerson MW8108BSC owner manual Read and follow the specific Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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

1	Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2	Read and follow the specific “ PRECAUTIONS
	TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EX-
	CESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on
	the inside front cover.
3	This appliance must be grounded. Connect
	only to properly grounded outlet. See
	“ GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
	page 4
4	Install or locate this appliance only in accor-
	dance with the provided installation instructions.
5	Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
	containers - for example, closed glass jars - are
	able to explode and should not be heated in
	this oven.
6	Use this appliance only for its intended use as
	described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
	chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type
	of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook,
	or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
	laboratory use.
7	As with any appliance, close supervision is
	necessary when used by children.
8	Do not operate this appliance if it has a
	damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
	properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9	This appliance should be serviced only by
	qualified service personnel. Contact the
	nearest authorized service facility for
	examination, repair or adjustment.
10	Do not cover or block any openings on this
	appliance.
11	Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
	use this product near water - for example, near
	a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
	swimming pool, or similar locations.
12	Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13	Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.

When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together when closing the door, use only mild non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

(a)Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

(b)Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.

(c)If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

(d)Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking uten- sils, or food in the cavity when not in use.

Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS

COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUD- DENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTEN- SIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.

To reduce the risk of injury to persons:

(a)Do not overheat the liquid.

(b)Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.

(c)Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.

(d)After heating. allow the container to stand in the microwave over for a short time before removing the container.

(e)Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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