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Important Safeguards
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16. Some produce, such as whole eggs and sealed containers or closed jars are
able to explode and should not be heated in this microwave.
17. Do NOT heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is difficult to control the temperature of
oil in the microwave and poses a fire hazard.
18. Pierce foods with heavy skins, such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and
chestnuts before cooking.
19. Water, coffee or tea may overheat beyond the boiling point without appearing to
be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when
the container is removed from the microwave is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
a. Do NOT overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before AND halfway through heating.
c. Do NOT use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave a short time
before removing.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
20. To avoid burns, the contents of heating containers should be stirred or shaken
and the temperature should be checked before serving.
21. Cooking utensils may become hot from heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the utensils.
22. Do NOT heat narrow necked containers, such as syrup bottles.
23. Do NOT heat baby bottles or jars of baby food in microwave. Uneven heating
can occur and result in personal injury.
24. Do NOT cook bacon directly on the glass tray. Excessive heating could cause
glass tray to break.
25. Only use containers, utensils and thermometers designed for microwaves.
26. If materials inside the microwave should ignite, keep microwave door closed,
power off and disconnect the cord or turn off the power at the circuit breaker
panel.
Precautions to avoid exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Do NOT attempt to operate this microwave with the door open. Open door
operation can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. Do NOT tamper
with safety interlocks.
2. Do NOT place any objects between the microwave front face and the door or
allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
3. Do NOT operate the microwave if damaged. It is particularly important that the
microwave door be properly closed and there is no damage to the: (1) door
(bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) door seals and sealing
surfaces.
3-Prong Plug
This appliance has a 3-prong (grounding) plug for use in a 3-prong (grounding)
outlet to minimize the possibility of electric shock. This appliance should only be
used with a 115V, 60Hz grounded outlet. Failure to follow these instructions could
result in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.
If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, contact a qualified electrician to install a
3-prong (grounding) outlet. Do NOT attempt to modify the plug in any way. Do NOT
use an adapter or an extension cord. Failure to follow these instructions could result
in fire, electrical shock, serious injury or death.
Avoid the use of an extension cord as it may overheat and cause a risk of fire.
However, if it is necessary to use an extension cord:
• The cord must be a 3-wire extension cord with a 3-prong grounded plug.
• The marked rating of the extension cord must be equal to or greater than the
rating of the appliance.
• The extension cord should be positioned so that it does not drape over a counter
or table or in any way become a tripping hazard.
Radio or TV Interference
Should there be any interference caused by the microwave oven to your radio or
TV, check that the microwave oven is on a different circuit, relocate the TV or radio
as far away from the oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving antenna.
