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Microwave Oven Safety
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:
• Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
• Read and follow the specific “PRE-
CAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found in
this section.
• The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
found at the end of this section.
• Install or locate the microwave oven
only in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
• Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers – for example, closed
glass jars – may explode and should
not be heated in the microwave oven.
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you don’t follow instructions.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your
appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” These words mean:
wDANGER
wWARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
• Use the microwave oven only for its
intended use as described in this
manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in the microwave oven. This
type of oven is specifically designed to
heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed
for industrial or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it
has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
• The microwave oven should be serviced
only by qualified service personnel. Call
an authorized service company for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any openings on
the microwave oven.
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