Important Safety Instructions

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions must 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.Do not use metal utensils in this oven. No aluminum foil or aluminum pie pans. No metallic decorations on dishware. No lead crystal glassware.

2.Read all instructions before using oven.

3.Read and follow PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY on the next page.

4.This microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. Refer to ELECTRICAL CONNECTION and GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS (page 6).

5.Locate or install this oven only in accordance with the instructions provided.

6.Some items, such as whole eggs or sealed containers, may explode and should not be heated in this oven. Example: Closed glass jars.

7.Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or lab use.

8.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

9.Do not operate this microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.

10.This microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact your local Hobart Service Office for examination, repair or adjustment.

11.Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.

12.Do not use this oven outdoors. Do not use this product near water — for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.

13.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

14.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

16.When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come in contact when the door is closed, use only mild, non-abrasive soap or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Refer to CLEANING (page 15).

17.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

(a)Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the oven if 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 should 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 utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.

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