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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave ener-
gy, and when using electrical applianc-
es, basic safety precautions should be
followed including the following:
1. Read all instructions before using
the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific warn
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ing: PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY, page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS, page 4.
4. Install or locate this appliance only
in accordance with the provided
installation instructions, pages 7-8.
5. Some products such as whole
eggs and sealed containers – for
example, closed glass jars – can
explode and should not be heated
in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appli-
ance. This oven is specifically
designed to heat or cook food. It is
not designed for industrial or labo-
ratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close super
-
vision is necessary when it is used
by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if
it has a damaged cord or plug,
if it is not working properly or if it
has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced
only by qualified service techni-
cians. Contact 1-800-726-0190.
10. Do not cover or block any openings
on the appliance.
11. Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors.
12. Do not use this product near water,
for example, near a kitchen sink, in
a wet basement, near a swimming
pool, or similar locations.
13. Do not immerse cord or plug in
water.
14. Keep cord away from heated sur
-
faces.
15. Do not let cord hang over edge of
table or counter.
16. When cleaning surfaces of door
and oven that come together on
closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents
applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
interior:
a) Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance when paper,
plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
c) If materials inside the oven ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect the
power cord, or shut off power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d) Do not use the interior for stor
-
age purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the oven when not in
use.
18. Liquids such as water, coffee, or
tea can be overheated beyond
the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling. This is
called delayed eruptive boiling.
Visible bubbling or boiling when
the container is removed from
the microwave oven is not
always present. THIS COULD
RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER
WHEN THE CONTAINER IS