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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
—To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found on page 1.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 6.
4. As with any cooking appliance,
DO NOT
leave oven unattended while in use.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instruc-
tions found on page 5, 6.
6.
DO NOT
cover or block any openings on this appliance.
7.
DO NOT
store this appliance outdoors.
DO NOT
use this product near
water — for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool or similar locations.
8. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
DO
NOT
use corrosive chemicals, vapors, or non-food products in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and may result in
radiation leaks.
9. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together upon
closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.
10.
DO NOT
allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by
an adult.
DO NOT
assume that because a child has mastered one cooking
skill he/she can cook everything.
11.
DO NOT
operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
12.
DO NOT
immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14.
DO NOT
let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
15. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or
adjustment.
Your microwave oven is a cooking appliance and you should use as much care
as you use with a stove or any other cooking appliance. When using electrical
appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
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