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SAFETY
INFORMA
TION (Upper Oven)
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
WARNING
ARCING
Arcing can occur during both speedcooking and microwave cooking. If you see arcing, press the Clear/Off pad
and correct the problem.
Arcing is the microwave term for sparks in the oven. Arcing is caused by:
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antennas).
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microwave cooking (except for the pans provided
with the oven).
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rimmed dishes, in the oven.
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pieces being used in the oven.
WARNING
NOTICE—PACEMAKERS
Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However,
patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns.
WARNING
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (Cont.)
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— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven while
microwave cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from
paper or plastic containers before placing them
in the oven.
— Do not use the oven for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the oven when not in use.
— If materials inside the oven 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.
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succession on the same food portion. If food
is undercooked after the first countdown, use
COOK BY TIME for additional cooking time.
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The turntable must be unrestricted so it can turn.
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walls, oven rack and turntable.
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bottles (especially carbonated beverages). Even if
the container is open, pressure can build up. This
can cause the container to burst, possibly resulting
in injury.
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to boil more rapidly than foods containing less
moisture. Should this occur, refer to the Care and
Cleaning of the oven section for instructions on how
to clean the inside of the oven.
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when opening any containers of hot food, including
popcorn bags, cooking pouches and boxes. To
prevent possible injury, direct steam away from
hands and face.
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and catch fire, causing damage to your oven.
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the lid off. Make sure all infant food is thoroughly
cooked. Stir food to distribute the heat evenly. Be
careful to prevent scalding when warming formula.
The container may feel cooler than the formula really
is. Always test the formula before feeding the baby.
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