Emerson MW8993WC/BC owner manual Important Safety Instructions, Avoid Possible Exposure to

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” found on
	page 1.
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 accordance with
	the provided installation instructions.
5	Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
	containers - for example, closed glass jars-may
	explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6	Use this appliance only for its intended use as
	described in this manual.
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 nearest authorized service facility for
	examination, repair or adjustment.
10	Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11	Do not use outdoors.
12	Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13	Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14	Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15	When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
	together when closing the door, use only mild, non-

abrasive soap or detegents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a)Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other com-bustible 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.

	Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive
17 chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides).
	Vapours from such corrosive chemicals may interact
	with the contacts and springs of the safety interlock
	switches thereby rendering them inoperable.
18	Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times.
	Wipe the oven interior with a soft damp cloth

after each use. If you leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may overheat,

smoke or even catch fire when next using the oven.

19 Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and fire.

20 Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL 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 oven 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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