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” on page 3.
4.Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed con- tainers – for example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in this oven. In rare instances, poached eggs have been known to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them.
6.Foods with unbroken outer “skin” such as potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking. “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced, or vented.
7.Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explo- sion.
8.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemi- cals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or defrost food. It is not designed for industrial, laboratory, or commer- cial use. It is intended for home use only. Do not use for drying clothes, linens, newspaper, or similar non- food type items.
9.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
10.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.
11.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized Maytag service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
12.Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
13.Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water – for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
14.Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
15.Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
16.Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
17.When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come together on closing the door, use only mild,
18.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid using recycled paper products. Do not use news- paper or other printed paper in the oven. Such prod- ucts sometimes contain impurities which could ignite.
b.Remove wire
c.If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d.Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the oven when not in use.
e.Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or in a commercial package recom- mended especially for microwave ovens.
19.Do not operate the oven when empty or with an empty utensil.
20.Do not lean on the oven door. The door is designed to close tightly and seal properly for safe operation. Leaning on the door may warp or break the hinges.
21.To avoid exposure to dangerous high voltage, DO NOT REMOVE THE SPLATTER SHIELD inside the oven cavity.
22.Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (especially
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