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PRECAUTIONS
TO
AVOID
f’--’
POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
TO
EXCESSIVE
MICRQWAVE
ENERGY
(a)
Do
Not Attempt to operate this
oven
with
the door open since
open door operation can result
in
harmful exposure to microwave
energy.
It
is important not to
defeat or tamper
with
the safety
interlocks.
(b)
Do
Not Place
any
object
between the oven front face
and
the door
or
allow soil
or
cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing
surfaces.
(c)
Do
Not Operate the oven
if
it
is damaged.
It
is particularly
important
that
the oven door close
--
properly
and
that
there is no
.,, damage to the:
(
I)
door (bent)
(2)
hinges
and
latches (broken
or
(3)
door seals
and
sealing surfaces.
(d) The Oven Should Not be
adjusted
or
repaired
by
anyone
except properly qualified service
personnel.
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.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:
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described
in this
manual.
Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” at left.
This appliance must
be
grounded.
Connect only
to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page
19.
For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse
or tripping
of circuit breaker.
Install
or locate this appliance
only
in accordance
with
the
provided installation instructions.
Be certain to place the front surface of the door three inches or more back from the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance in normal usage. (If used on countertop.) Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not immerse power cord or
plug
in
water.
Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not let power cord hang over
edge of table or counter.
Do not operate this appliance
if it
has a damaged power cord or
plug,
if it
is not working properly,
or if
it
has been damaged or
dropped.
See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 18.
This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair
or
adjustment.
As
with
any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: -Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance
if
paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven
to
facilitate
cooking.
-Remove wire twist-ties from
paper
or plastic bags before
placing bag
in
oven.
-Do not use your microwave
oven
to dry newspapers.
-Paper towels, napkins and wax paper. Recycled paper
products can contain metal
flecks
which
may cause arcing or ignite.
Paper products containing nylon
or nylon filaments should be
avoided,
as they
may also ignite.
-Do not operate the oven while empty to avoid damage to the oven and the danger of fire. If
by accident the oven should
run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However,
try
to
avoid
operating the oven empty at
all
times-it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
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