Westinghouse WCM770SS Microwave Oven User Manual


 
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SAFETY INFORMATION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read carefully and follow the specic “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 6.
4. Install or position this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation
instructions on page 9.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers -for example, closed
glass jars- can potentially explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for the intended uses as described in this manual. This
type of oven is specically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed
for industrial or laboratory use. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity;
• Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the appliance when 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 bag in oven.
• 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.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purpose. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food inside the cavity when not in use.
9. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point
without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. 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 A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE
LIQUID.
10. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is difcult to control the temperature of
oil in a microwave oven.
11. Foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and chestnuts
should be pierced with a fork or the tip of a sharp knife before cooking.
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re, and
injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENT
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
12. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars should be stirred or shaken
and the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns.
13. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated
food. Pot holders may be needed to handle the utensil.
14. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
15. Do not store or use 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.
16. Do not operate this appliance if the cord or plug is damaged, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
17. Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do
not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
18. Use only thermometers, specically designed for use in microwave ovens.
19. Be certain the glass tray and roller rings are in place before operating the oven
20. This appliance should be serviced only by qualied service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
21. When cleaning sealing surfaces of the oven, such as the door jamb, use only
mild, nonabrasive soaps, or mild detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
WARNING:
This equipment generates and uses ISM frequency energy and if not installed and used
properly, that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may cause
interference to radio and television reception. It has been type-tested and found to comply
with limits for an ISM Equipment pursuant to part 18 of FCC Rules, which are designed to
provide reasonable protection against such interference in a residential installation.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the followings.
• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
• Relocate the Microwave oven with respect to the receiver.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven and receiver are
on different branch circuits.
THE MANUFACTURER is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by
UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATION to this microwave oven. It is the responsibility of the user
to correct such interference.