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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual.
3. Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on
this page.
4. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets. See Important
“Grounding Instructions” on page 6 of this manual.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
9. 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.
10. Never try to repair the oven on your own. This appliance should be repaired or serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or
adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
12. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door.
13. 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.
14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven).
16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
17. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the plug before
cleaning.
18. 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. If the door is opened, the
fire may spread.
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.
19. Liquids, such as water, milk, 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 SUDDENLY
BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL 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 oven for a short time before
removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
WARNING
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