Emerson MW8627W Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety
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When using any electrical appliance, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARNING
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid
Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on the
previous page.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlets. See “Important Grounding Instructions”
on page 5 of this manual.
Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the
installation instructions provided.
Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers,
may explode if heated in this oven.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
the 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.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
Do not cover or block any of the openings on this
appliance.
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near
water – for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or
spattered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause
paint damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
When cleaning door and oven surfaces, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or
soft cloth.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven:
a. Do not overcook food. Watch appliance carefully if
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
inside.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags
before placing bags in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door
closed, turn the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or
shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food
in the oven when not in use.
Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty.
Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven
floor. Food will not cook properly without the tray.
Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles.
The containers can break.
Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam
away from hands and face.
Remove lids from baby food before reheating. After heating
baby food, stir well and test temperature by tasting before
serving.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord.
Extension cords may be used with caution. See ‘Use of
Extension Cords.’
Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance
beneath this appliance.
Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or
cooking appliance.
Do not mount over a sink.
Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when
it is in operation.