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:
SAFETY
1.Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.
3.As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity.
If materials inside the oven ignite:
•Keep the oven door closed
•Turn the oven off, and
•Disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Keep in mind the following rules at all times:
a.Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b.Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store combustible items such as bread, cookies, paper products, etc. inside the oven. If lightning strikes the power line, the oven may turn on by itself.
c.Remove wire
4.This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 6.
5.Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
6.Some products such as whole eggs, water with oil or fat, sealed containers and closed glass jars may explode and therefore should not be heated in this oven.
7.Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
8.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
9.Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
10.This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
11.Do not cover or block any vents on the oven.
12.Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
13.Do not use this oven near water, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
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 door and oven surfaces that meet when door is closed, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. (See “Cleaning” instructions on page 22.)
18.Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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