West Bend AG028PLV, Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
CAUTION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,injury to
persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy
when using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:
• Read all instructions before using
the appliance.
• Read and follow
the specific:"PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"
found on page 2.
• As with most cooking appliances, close
supervision is necessary to reduce the risk
of a fire in the oven cavity.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
i). Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
the appliance when paper, plastic, or
other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
ii).Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers/bags before placing them in
the oven.
iii). If materials inside the oven ignite,
keep the oven door closed. Turn the
oven off, and unplug the appliance.
Disconnect the power cord, shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
iv). Do not use the oven cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
• This oven must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"found
on page 4.
• Install or locate this oven only in
accordance with the installation
instructions provided.
• Some products such as whole eggs,
sealed containers, or closed glass jars
may explode and should not be heated
in th e oven.
• Use this appliance only for its intended
uses as described in this manual. Do
not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook
or dry food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate this oven if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
• This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service technicians.
• Contact the nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any openings on
the oven.
• Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
• Do not use this oven near water,
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a
wet basement, near a swimming pool,
or similar locations.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.