SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwaving
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Make sure
cookware used in
your microwave
is suitable
microwaving. Most glass
dishes, measuring cups,
cups, pottery china
dinnerware which
have
metallic trim
with metallic
sheen can be used.
is labeled “suitable
are unsure, usc this dish test:
Measure 1 cup water in glass cup.
Place in
beside dish.
M
1 minute at High (10).
If’water
hot, dish is
safe. dish heats, it
used
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Paper
wax paper,
plastic wrap
be used cover
dishes in
retain
and prevent spattering.
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require
stirring,
rearranging.
Check the
guide
specific
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Steam builds up pressure in
which are tightly
by a skin
Pierce
and chicken livers prevent
bursting.
use meat
while
make sure it
safe
use in microwave
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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 excessive microwave energy:
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Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
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Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
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This appliance must be
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING
on page 18.
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This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat or
cook
food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
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For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
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Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the
provided initiation instructions.
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Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three
or
more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the
in normal usage.
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Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
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Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
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Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
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Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged power cord
or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it
been
damaged or dropped.
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See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 17.
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This appliance should be
by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
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As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
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To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
–Do not
food.
attend appliance if paper,
plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
—Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
–Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
–Do not use recycled paper
Recycled paper towels,
napkins and wax paper can
contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite.
–Do not operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and the danger of fire. If
by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
times—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
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