Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
Cleaning Operating Instructions
■Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since
■Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
■The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
■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:
door (bent)
hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
door seals and sealing surfaces.
and
MICROWAVE TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
Customer Service Troubleshooting Tips Care
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
■metal or foil touching the side of the oven.
■foil that is not molded to food (upturned edges act like antennas).
■metal such as
■recycled paper towels containing small metal pieces.
Covering
Covers hold in moisture, allow for more even heating and reduce cooking time. Venting plastic wrap or covering with wax paper allows excess steam to escape.
Shielding
In a regular oven, you shield chicken breasts or baked foods to prevent
Standing Time
When you cook with regular ovens, foods such as roasts or cakes are allowed to stand to finish cooking or to set. Standing time is especially important in microwave cooking. Note that a microwaved cake is not placed on a cooling rack.
Venting
After covering a dish with plastic wrap, you vent the plastic wrap by turning back one corner so excess steam can escape.
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