i General Safety Instructions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
Warning: For your safety, the information in this manu- al must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, loss of life, or excessive exposure to microwave energy.
Safety Precautions
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 microwave energy:
•Read all instructions before using this appliance.
•Read and follow “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” outlined later on this page.
•This appliance must be grounded. See Grounding Instructions for further details.
•Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
•Always place oven racks in desired location while the oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, DO NOT let potholder contact hot heating element in the oven.
Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be inserted in a microwave/toaster oven as they may create a fire of risk of electric shock.
•Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed or unopened food containers – for example, sealed glass jars
– may explode due to a build up of pressure and SHOULD NOT be heated in this oven.
•Use care when opening oven door – let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
•Use only microwaveable
•This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact TurboChef Customer Service
•Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive chemi- cals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use. DO NOT use the oven to warm or heat a room.
•DO NOT store flammable materials in this oven or near surface units. DO NOT store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
•DO NOT attempt to repair or replace any part of this oven unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
•DO NOT use aluminum foil to cover contents, racks, or any part of the top oven. Prolonged use can cause over- heating and damage the microwave components. Use in the bottom oven is permissible.
•DO NOT use moist or damp potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. DO NOT let potholder touch hot heating elements.
DO NOT use a towel or other bulky cloth.
•DO NOT allow children to operate without adult supervi- sion. Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where this appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the oven.
•DO NOT operate this appliance wearing
•Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, or has been damaged or dropped.
•Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance. Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
•Do not store this appliance outdoors.
•DO NOT use this appliance near water – for example: in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
•DO NOT use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use dry chemicals or
To Reduce the Risk of Fire in the Cook Cavity:
•Use only
•Remove wire
•If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off and shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
•DO NOT cook items wrapped in cling wrap or plastic film.
•DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend to the oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
