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Microwave Oven Safety
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY...
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven
with the door open since open-door
operation can result in harmful expo-
sure to microwave energy. It is impor-
tant not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the
oven front face and the door or allow
soil or cleaner residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
– SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS –
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is
damaged. It is particularly important
that the oven door close properly and
that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken
or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or
repaired by anyone except properly
qualified service personnel.
• The microwave oven should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel.
Call an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any openings on
the microwave oven.
• See door surface cleaning instructions
in the “Caring for Your Microwave
Oven” section.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the
oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
the microwave oven if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper
or plastic bags before placing bags
in oven.
– 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.
– Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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