Oster OMW1480 Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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:
1. Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY on page 1.
3. Select a level surface that provides
enough open space for the intake
and/or outlet vents. A minimum
clearance of 3 inches is required
between the oven and any adjacent
wall. One side must be open. Leave a
minimum clearance of 3 inches above
the oven. Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance. Do not
remove feet from the bottom of the
oven. This
appliance must be
grounded. Connected only to properly
grounded outlet. See GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS on page 3.
4.
Some products such as whole eggs
and sealed containers, for example,
closed glass jars may explode and
should not be heated in this oven.
5.
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.
6.
As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when used by
children.
7.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully
attend appliance 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 bag in
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS