Maytag Microwave Oven, UMC5100AD manual Important Safety Instructions, If a fire should start

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SAFETY

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 the appliance.

2.Read and follow the specific

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

3.As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity.

If a fire should start:

•Keep the oven door closed.

•Turn the oven off.

•Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or

circuit breaker panel.

Keep in mind the following rules at all times to reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

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

b.Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store combustible items such as bread, cookies, paper products, etc. inside the oven. If lightning strikes the power line, the oven may turn on by itself.

c.Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.

4.This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See

“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 6.

5.Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the provided

installation instructions.

6.Some products such as whole eggs, water with oil or fat, sealed containers and closed glass jars may explode and therefore should not be heated in this oven.

7.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or defrost food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. It is intended for home use.

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

9.Do not operate this 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 appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

11.Do not cover or block any vents on the oven.

12.Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.

13.Do not use this oven near water, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, and the like.

14.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

15.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

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

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Contents USER’S Guide Cooking Guide Date of Purchase Where Purchased Specifications subject to change without noticeModel Number Serial NumberGuide Maintenance Safety SET UP Operation CookingTable of Contents Important Safety Instructions If a fire should startSafety Proper and Safe USE of Your OvenGrounding Instructions Electric Shock HazardDo not exceed 1 minute testing time Interference NoteUtensils Personal Injury HazardMaterials to be avoided in microwave oven Materials you can use in microwave ovenUtensils Remarks SET UP Names of Oven Parts and AccessoriesTurntable Installation Turntable memory allowsInstallation Countertop InstallationControl Panel and Features OperationIndicators Power LevelDisplay Window Soup/BeverageSetting Clock Step Procedure KeypadOperation Child LOCK-OUTTimer Timed Cooking and Power LevelDelay Start Cooking Multi-stage CookingPress Cook Time If an Error Message appears Auto Sensor MicrowavingPress Pizza Slice Reminder BeepsAuto Sensor Microwaving Tips General Sensor Cooking/ReheatingOptional Settings Conversion Chart DefrostPress Auto Defrost Defrosting TechniquesDuring Defrosting ADD 30 SecondsPress Add 30 sec. once ONE Touch Start Cooking Press Display shows time counting DownReheating Amount Time Special Notes Cooking Amount Time Special NotesCustom Programs Press Custom Programs onceTo use a Custom Program To delete a Custom ProgramCooking Guide Cooking Principles and TechniquesReheating Guide Item/Amount Menu Special NotesCooking Guide Fresh Vegetable Recipes Twice-Baked PotatoesAsparagus with Orange-Balsamic Vinaigrette Carrot and Basil BakeCooking GuideSensor Cooking Recipes Fresh Vegetable Recipes Frozen Vegetable RecipesFood Power Cooking Standing Special Notes Time Timed Cooking MEATS, Poultry and FishFish and Seafood Should be opaque in color and flake easily BeefPork LambFish and Seafood Maintenance TroubleshootingPress STOP/CLEAR STOP/CLEAR was pressedQuestions and Answers Microwave eggs in the shell since they may explodeCare and Cleaning Removable PartsMaintenance Special CareMicrowave Oven Warranty Full Two Year WarrantyLimited Parts Warranty Limited Parts Warranty Outside the United States or CanadaMicrowave Oven Warrantycont If You Need Service
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