Safety Instructions
READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Precautions to be taken when using
Microwave Ovens for Heating
foodstuffs
INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. A microwave
oven should only be used if an inspection
confirms all of the following conditions:
1. The door fits squarely and securely and
opens and closes smoothly.
2. The door hinges are in good condition.
3. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door
are neither buckled nor deformed.
4. The door seals are neither covered with
food nor have large burn marks.
PRECAUTIONS. Microwave radiation from
microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if
the following precautions are not taken:
1. Never tamper with or deactivate the
interlocking devices on the door.
2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal
object, through a grille or between the door
and the oven while the oven is operating.
3. Never place saucepans, unopened cans or
other heavy metal objects in the oven.
4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g., fast
food foil containers, touch the side of the
oven.
5. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the
seals with water and a mild detergent at
regular intervals. Never use any form of
abrasive cleaner that may scratch or scour
surfaces around the door.
6. Always use the oven with trays or cookware
recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Never operate the oven without a load (i.e.,
an absorbing material such as food or
water) in the oven cavity unless specifically
allowed in the manufacturer’s literature.
8. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest
heavy objects such as food containers on
the door while it is open.
9. Do not place sealed containers in
microwave ovens. Baby bottles fitted with a
screw cap or a teat are considered to be
sealed containers.
10. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
11. Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
Important Instructions
WARNING — To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons or
excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
2. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers - (for example, closed
glass jars
and sealed baby bottles with
teat) - may explode and should not be
heated in the microwave oven.
3. Use this microwave oven only for its
intended use as described in this manual.
4. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
5. Do not operate this microwave oven if it is
not working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
6. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
microwave oven if paper, plastic, or
other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Heating therapeutic wheat bags is not
recommended. If heating, do not leave
unattended and follow manufacturers’
instructions carefully.
(c) Remove wire twist-ties from bags before
placing bag in oven.
(d) If materials inside the oven should
ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven
off at the wall switch, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(e) Never leave microwave unattended
while cooking or reheating.
7. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean
condition could lead to deterioration of the
surface that could adversely affect the life of
the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
8. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
9. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
10. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
11. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
12. Do not remove outer panel from oven.
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