KitchenAid MICROWAVE HOOD manual Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.

■Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36 inches.

■Clean V entilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

■Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.

■Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.

■Do not use paper products when appliance is operat- ed in the “PAN BROWN” mode.

■Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.

■Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven when the microwave oven is in operation.

■When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

■Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.

■Do not cover or block any openings on the micro- wave oven.

■Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.

■Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

■Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

■Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.

■Do not mount over a sink.

■Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO

EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 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:

(1)Door (bent),

(2)Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),

(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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