PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING-To reduce the risk of bums, electrical shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1. READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THE APPLIANCE.
2. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to avoid
possible exposure to excessive microwave energy”
found above.
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 to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
B..Do not place any object between 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
INTRODUCTION AND SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3. This appliance must be grounded and properly
polarized. Connect only to a properly grounded and
polarized outlet.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the installation instructions described in this
manual.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers, such as closed glass jars, may explode
and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in the manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, dry, or
defrost food. It is not designed for industrial,
laboratory, or commercial use. It is intended for
home use only. Do not use for drying clothes, linens,
newspaper, or similar non-food type items.
7. Make sure that all persons using this appliance,
especially children, are closely supervised and
properly instructed on how to use this appliance.
8. 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.
9. This appliance should be service only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or
10.Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance. Do not store items on top of microwave
oven if there are louvers on top of oven.
11. Do not store 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.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a) Do not overcook food, especially starchy as
bacon. Carefully attend appliance if paper,
plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bag before placing bag in oven.
c) If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse of circuit breaker panel.
d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
e) Do not put metal inside the oven, except as
specifically described in the manual or
cookbook if supplied with this oven.
replacement. Do not attempt to service or repair
this appliance.
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