Hotpoint REM4H, Use And Care Manual

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Make sure all
your microwave oven is
microwaving. Most
cooking dishes,
custard cups, pottery 01
dinnerware which does
trim or
sheen can be used.
is labeled
for
If you are unsure, use
Measure 1 cup water in
Place in oven on or
Microwave 1 minute a
If water becomes hot, d
microwave safe. If dish
should not be used for r
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Paper towels, wax
plastic wrap can be
dishes in order to retain
and prevent spattering.
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Some microwaved
stirring, rotating or real
Check the cooking
specific instructions.
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Steam builds up press
which are tightly
or membrane. Pierce
yolks and chicken
bursting.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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:
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
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Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
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This appliance must regrounded.
Connect to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING
on page 27.
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This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat or
cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
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For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
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Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the
provided
instructions.
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Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three or
more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the
in normal
(If used on countertop.)
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Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
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Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
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Do not let power cord hang
over edge of or counter.
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Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged power cord
or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
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See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 26.
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This appliance should be
serviced by service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
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To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
–Do not overcook
attend appliance if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
–Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
–Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
–Do not use recycled paper
Recycled paper towels,
napkins and wax paper can
contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite.
–Do not operate the oven
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and the danger of fire. If
by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is
However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
times–it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
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