IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However, as with
any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be followed to
ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or
damage when using the microwave oven, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
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Read all instructions before using the micro-
wave oven.
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 4.
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This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 31.
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Install or locate this appliance only in accor-
dance with the provided Installation Instruc-
tions found on page 30.
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Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers-for example, closed glass
jars-may explode and should not be heated in
this oven.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This
type of oven is specifically designed to heat,
cook, or dry food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
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As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
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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. Electrical shock, fire or other
hazards may result.
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This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Call your nearest
Procare Appliance Service Centre or author-
ized service depot for examination, repair or
adjustment.
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Do not cover or block any opening on the
appliance. Fire may result.
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Do not store or use 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.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Electrical shock may result.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Electrical shock may result.
* Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter. Electrical shock may result.
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See door surface and interior cleaning instruc-
tions on page 32.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other combus-
tible materials are placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking. Paper can char or burn,
and some plastics can melt if used when
heating foods.
- Do not deep fry in oven.
-Test dinnerware or cookware before using.
See page 37. Some dishes (melamine,
Centura, etc.) absorb microwave energy,
becoming too hot to handle and slowing
cooking times. Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before placing bag in
oven. Cooking in metal containers not de-
signed for microwave use can damage the
oven, as can containers with hidden metal
(twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze
or trim.)
- If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and discon-
nect the power cord, or shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.
- Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
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Read and follow “Operating Safety Precautions”
starting on page 34.
* 1. A short power-supply cord is provided to
reduce the risks resulting from becoming
entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
2. Longer cord sets or extension cords are
available and may be used if care is exer-
cised in their use.
3. If a long cord or extension cord is used, (a)
the marked electrical rating of the cord set or
extension cord should be at least as great as
the electrical rating of the appliance, (b) the
extension cord must be a grounding-type,
3-wire cord, and (c) the longer cord should be
arranged so that it will not drape over the
countertop or tabletop where it can be pulled
on by children or tripped over accidentally.