General safety instructions
WarNiNG:
For your safety, the information in this manu-
al must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury,
loss of life, or excessive exposure to microwave energy.
safety precautions
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 microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• Read and follow “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy” outlined later on this page.
• This appliance must be grounded. See Grounding
Instructions for further details.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions. Be sure your
appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician.
• Always place oven racks in desired location while the oven
is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, DO NOT
let potholder contact hot heating element in the oven.
Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be
inserted in a microwave/toaster oven as they may create a
fire of risk of electric shock.
• Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed or
unopened food containers – for example, sealed glass jars
– may explode due to a build up of pressure and SHOULD
NOT be heated in this oven.
• Use care when opening oven door – let hot air or steam
escape before removing or replacing food.
• Use only microwaveable heat-resistant cookware – for
example: Pyrex Glassware, Stoneware, standard oven
cooking utensils – in the upper section of this appliance.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact TurboChef Customer Service
(866-447-3783) for examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as
described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive chemi-
cals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for
laboratory or industrial use. DO NOT use the oven to
warm or heat a room.
• DO NOT store flammable materials in this oven or near
surface units. DO NOT store any materials, other than
manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven
when not in use.
• DO NOT attempt to repair or replace any part of this oven
unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
• DO NOT use aluminum foil to cover contents, racks, or
any part of the top oven. Prolonged use can cause over-
heating and damage the microwave components. Use in
the bottom oven is permissible.
• DO NOT use moist or damp potholders. Moist or damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam.
DO NOT let potholder touch hot heating elements.
DO NOT use a towel or other bulky cloth.
• DO NOT allow children to operate without adult supervi-
sion. Children should not be left alone or unattended in
the area where this appliance is in use. They should never
be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the oven.
• DO NOT operate this appliance wearing loose-fitting or
hanging garments.
• DO NOT operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord
or plug, is not working properly, or has been damaged or
dropped.
• DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
• DO NOT store this appliance outdoors.
• DO NOT use this appliance near water – for example: in a
wet basement or near a swimming pool.
• DO NOT use water on grease fires. Smother fire or flame
or use dry chemicals or foam-type extinguisher.
To reduce the risk of fire in the Cook Cavity:
• Use only oven-suitable containers in the oven.
DO NOT use paper products in either oven.
• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags being
placed in the oven. For oven cooking bags – DO NOT use
wire twist-ties to close the bag.
• If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the oven off and shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the
fire may spread.
• DO NOT cook items wrapped in cling wrap or plastic film.
• DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend to the oven if
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
General safety instructions
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