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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
immediately follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
follow instructions.
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you
what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or
“WARNING.” These words mean:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
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Read all instructions before using the microwave
oven.
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Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in this section.
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The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section.
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Install or locate the microwave oven only in accord-
ance with the provided Installation Instructions.
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Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars –
may explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
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Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This
type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook,
or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or lab-
oratory use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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The microwave oven should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest auth-
orized service company for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
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Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should
not be inserted in the microwave oven as they may
create a fire or risk of electric shock.
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Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving
a risk of electric shock.
Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in
use.
Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
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Do not use paper products when appliance is
operated in the "PAN BROWN" mode.
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Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a dam-
aged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
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Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable utensils are
not suitable and it is difficult to maintain appropriate
deep frying temperatures.
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