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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS FOR
UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
Read and follow the below instructions
and precautions for unpacking, installing,
and servicing your appliance.
Remove all tape and packaging before us-
ing the appliance. Destroy the carton and
plastic bags after unpacking the appliance.
Never allow children to play with pack-
aging material. Do not remove the wiring
label and other literature attached to the
appliance. Do not remove model/serial
number plate.
Cold temperatures can damage the elec-
tronic control. When using this appliance
for the fi rst time, or when the appliance
has not been used for an extended period
of time, be sure the appliance has been in
temperatures above 32ºF (0ºC) for at least
3 hours before turning on the power to the
appliance.
All materials used in construction of cab-
inets, enclosures, and supports surround-
ing the product must have a temperature
rating above 194°F (90°C).
Never modify or alter the construction of
the appliance by removing the leveling
legs, panels, wire covers, anti-tip brackets/
screws, or any other part of the appliance.
Be sure to have an appropriate foam-type
fi re extinguisher available, visible, and easi-
ly accessible located near the appliance.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
For your safety, the information in this
manual must be followed to minimize the
risk of fi re or explosion or to prevent prop-
erty damage, personal injury or loss of life.
Adhere to the following precautions:
• DO NOT attempt to operate the micro-
wave 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.
• DO NOT place any object between
the microwave oven front face and the
door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• DO NOT operate the microwave oven if
it is damaged. It is particularly import-
ant 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.
• The microwave oven should not be
adjusted or repaired by anyone except
properly qualifi ed service personnel.