Electrolux 318205134 manual Important Safety Instructions, Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Important Safety Instructions 3

What you need to know about safety instructions

Warning and Important Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining or operating a microwave.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

WARNING — Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

•Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the appliance. Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material. Do not remove the wiring label and other literature attached to the back of the wall oven. Do not remove model/serial number plate.

•Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified electrician or installer in accordance with the

National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA No. 70

(U.S.A.) or CSAC22.1, PART 1 (Canada)—latest editions and local code requirements. Install only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this appliance.

Ask your dealer to recommend a qualified technician and an authorized repair service. Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency.

Electronic controllers can be damaged by cold temperatures. When you use your appliance for the

first time, or if it has not been used for a long period

of time, make sure that it has been exposed to a temperature above 0°C/32°F for at least 3 hours before connecting it to the power supply.

•User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the appliance.

•Never modify or alter the construction of a range by removing leveling legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/screws, or any other part of the product.

CAUTION — Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

•Remove the oven door from any unused appliance if it is to be stored or discarded.

•Stepping, leaning or sitting on the door or drawer of this appliance can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the appliance. Do not allow children to climb or play around the appliance. The weight of a child on an open door may cause the appliance to tip, resulting in serious burns or other injury.

•Do not use the oven for storage.

•Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven. This includes paper, plastic and cloth items, such as cookbooks, plasticware and towels, as well as flammable liquids. Do not store explosives, such as aerosol cans, in or near the appliance.

Do not store items of interest to children in the cabinets above an appliance. Children climbing on the oven can be seriously injured.

•Do not leave children alone—Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance. The appliance must be secured by properly installed anti tip device. To check if devices are installed properly open the oven door and verify that the anti-tip devices are engaged. See installation instructions.