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MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• The microwave oven should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel. Call
an authorized service company for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
• 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.
• Suitable for use above both gas and
electric cooking equipment.
• Intended to be used above ranges with
maximum width of 36 inches (91 cm).
• Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently -
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on hood or filter.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn
the fan on.
• Use care when cleaning the vent-hood
filter. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as
lye-based oven cleaners, may damage
the filter.
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
exposure to microwave energy. It is
important 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.
(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.
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