Samsung SMH1816B, SMH1816S, SMH1816W user manual Important Safety Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING WARNING

To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1.Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.

2.Read and follow the specific “Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy” on this page.

3.This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See Important “Grounding instructions” on page 4 of this manual.

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) can explode if heated rapidly. Never heat them in a microwave oven.

6.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not put corrosive chemicals or vapors in or on this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.

7.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when it is 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 repaired or serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.

10.Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

11.Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door.

12.Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water, for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.

13.Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.

14.Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven).

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

16.When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together when the door closes, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the plug before cleaning.

17.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity.

a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

b.Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the bags in the oven.

c.If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.

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.

18.Liquids, such as water, milk, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. 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 THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury:

a.Do not overheat liquid.

b.Stir 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.

CAUTION CAUTION

1.Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood of filter.

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

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

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