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Microwave Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However,
as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be
Illowed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, burns,
injury to persons, exposure to excessive microwave
energy, or damage when using the microwave oven,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
l Read all instructions before using the
l This appliance should be serviced only
microwave oven.
by qualified service personnel. Call an
l Read and follow the specific “PRE-
authorized Roper service company for
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
examination, repair, or adjustment.
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICRO-
* Do not cover or block any opening on
WAVE ENERGY” found on page 6.
the appliance. Fire could result.
@This appliance must be grounded.
l Do not store this appliance outdoors.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
Do not use this product near water -
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
for example, near a kitchen sink, in a
found in the Installation Instructions.
wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
l Install or locate this appliance only in
and the like.
accordance with the provided Installation
l Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Instructions.
l Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
l Some products such as whole eggs in
l Do not let cord hang over edge of table
the shell and sealed containers - for
or counter.
example, closed glass jars - could l This appliance is suitable for use above
explode and should not be heated in
both gas and electric cooking equipment
this oven.
36 inches or less wide.
l Do not heat, store, or use flammable
l See door surface and interior cleaning
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
instructions on page 36.
could create a fire hazard or explosion.
l To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
l Use this appliance only for its intended
cavity:
use as described in this manual. Do not
-Do not overcook food. Carefully
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
attend appliance if paper, plastic, or
appliance. This type of oven is specifi-
other combustible materials are
tally designed to heat or cook food. It is
placed inside the oven to facilitate
not designed for industrial or laboratory
cooking. Paper could char or burn,
use.
and some plastics could melt if used
@As with any appliance, close supervision
when heating foods.
is necessary when used by children.
-Do not deep fry in oven. Microwav-
l Do not operate this appliance if it is not
able utensils are not suitable and it is
working properly, or if it has been dam-
difficult to maintain appropriate deep
aged. Electrical shock, fire, or other
frying temperatures.
hazards could result.
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