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Microwave Oven Safety
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d)
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filter.
•
Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
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Do not store this microwave oven outdoors.
Do not use the microwave oven near water – for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement,
or near a swimming pool, and the like.
•
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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Do not mount over a sink.
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Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the
oven.
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See door surface cleaning instructions in the
“Hints” section of the MICRO-DIAL™ control.
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Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or
filter.
•
Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils
should not be inserted in the microwave oven as
they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
•
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involv-
ing a risk of electric shock.
•
Do not use paper products when appliance is
operated in the “PAN BROWN” mode.
•
Do not store any materials other than manufactur-
er’s recommended accessories in this oven when
not in use.
•
Do not store anything directly on top of the
microwave oven when the microwave oven is
in operation.
•
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan
on.
