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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.
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Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found in this
section.
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The microwave oven must
be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in the
“Electrical Requirements”
section and in the provided
Installation Instructions.
•
Install or locate the
microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided
Installation Instructions.
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Microwave is suitable for use
above both gas and electric
cooking equipment.
•
Intended to be used above
ranges with maximum width
of 36" (91.44 cm).
•
Some products such as whole
eggs in the shell and sealed
containers - for example,
closed glass jars - can explode
and should not be heated in
the microwave oven.
•
Use the microwave oven
only for its intended use as
described in the 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.
•
Do not store or use this
microwave oven outdoors. Do
not use the microwave oven
near water - for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, near a swimming
pool, or similar locations.
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