Emerson MW8108BSC Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2
Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EX-
CESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on
the inside front cover.
3
This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on
page 4
4
Install or locate this appliance only in accor-
dance with the provided installation instructions.
5
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - for example, closed glass jars - are
able to 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 appliance. This type
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook,
or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
7
As with any appliance, close supervision
is
necessary when 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 personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
10
Do not cover or block any openings on this
appliance.
11
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water - for example, near
a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.
12
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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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Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or
counter.
15
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together when closing the door, use only
mild non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.
16
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(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 cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking uten-
sils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
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Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be 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 SUD-
DENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER
IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTEN-
SIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
(a) Do not overheat the liquid.
(b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway
through heating it.
(c) Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
(d) After heating. allow the container to stand in
the microwave over for a short time before
removing the container.
(e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
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