Hobart HM1600 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including the following:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, INJURY TO PERSONS,
OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY:
1. Do not use metal utensils in this oven.
2. Read all instructions before using oven.
3. Read and follow the “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”
on the next page.
4. This microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See
Grounding Instructions, page 7.
5. Locate or install this oven only in accordance with the instructions provided.
6. Some items, such as whole eggs or sealed containers, may explode and should not be heated
in this oven. Example: Closed glass jars.
7. Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat,
cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or lab use.
8. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
9. Do not operate this microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or dropped.
10. This microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact your local
Hobart Service Office for examination, repair or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven.
12. Do not use this oven outdoors. Do not use this product near water — for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, etc.
13. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
14. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
15. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
16. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come in contact when the door is closed, use
only mild, non-abrasive soap or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Refer to Cleaning,
page 19.
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the oven if 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 the bag in the oven.
c. If materials inside the oven should 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 utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
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