Pratica Copa Express, Service Manual

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General Instructions
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The oven must be installed on a base or counter that supports the oven’s weight, approximately 1 74
lbs. (79 kg).
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A minimum space of 4-6in between the walls and the sides and 6-12in between the walls and the back
of the oven are required.
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To facilitate the oven maintenance, Pratica Inc. recommends a space os at least 30in between the right
side of the equipment and the wall.
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Do not allow the vents on the back or bottom of the unit to be blocked or restricted.
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 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.
(e) Include additional radiation safety precautions or instructions which may be necessary for
particular oven designs or models, as determined by the Director, Center for Devices and
Radiological Health or the manufacturer.
NOTE: If the oven microwave system is operable at the time of service, a microwave emission check
should be performed prior to servicing the oven.
Testing guidelines for microwave emission testing can be found on page 74.