Samsung SMH4150 owner manual Safety

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Safety

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID	IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO	When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
	should be followed, including the following:
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE	WARNING
ENERGY:
	To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open	or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure to	• Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
	• Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
	EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on this page.
with the safety interlocks.
	• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and the
	outlets. See “IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page
door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
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sealing surfaces.	• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly	instructions provided.
important that the oven door close properly and that there is	• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may
no damage to the	explode if heated in this oven.
1) Door (bent or dented),	• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the
2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),	manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.	This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It
	is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
	• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
except properly qualified service personnel.
	children.
WARNING	• 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.
Always observe Safety Precautions when using your oven.	• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
	personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
Never try to repair the oven on your own – there is
dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be repaired,	examination, repair, or adjustment.
call 1-800-SAMSUNG for the name of an authorized service	• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.
center near you.

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