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Safety Instructions

READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Precautions to be taken when
using Microwave Ovens for Heating
foodstuffs

INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE.

A microwave oven

should only be used if an inspection con

rms all of

the following conditions:

1. The door

ts squarely and securely and opens

and closes smoothly.

2. The door hinges are in good condition.
3. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are

neither buckled nor deformed.

4. The door seals are neither covered with food nor

have large burn marks.

PRECAUTIONS.

Microwave radiation from

microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the
following precautions are not taken:

1. Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking

devices on the door.

2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object,

through a grille or between the door and the oven
while the oven is operating.

3. Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other

heavy metal objects in the oven.

4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g., fast food

foil containers, touch the side of the oven.

5. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals

with water and a mild detergent at regular
intervals. Never use any form of abrasive cleaner
that may scratch or scour surfaces around the
door.

6. Always use the oven with trays or cookware

recommended by the manufacturer.

7. Never operate the oven without a load (i.e., an

absorbing material such as food or water) in the
oven cavity unless speci

cally allowed in the

manufacturer’s literature.

8. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy

objects such as food containers on the door
while it is open.

9. Do not place sealed containers in microwave

ovens. Baby bottles

tted with a screw cap or a

teat are considered to be sealed containers.

10. This appliance is not intended for use by

persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack
of experience and knowledge, unless they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning
use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.

11. Young children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

12. It is hazardous for anyone other than a

competent person to carry out any service or
repair operation that involves the removal of a
cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.

13. The surfaces are liable to get hot during use.

Important Instructions

WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock,

re, injury to persons or excessive microwave

energy:

1. Read all instructions before using the microwave

oven.

2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed

containers - (for example, closed glass jars

and

sealed baby bottles with teat

) - may explode

and should not be heated in the microwave oven.

3. Use this microwave oven only for its intended

use as described in this manual.

4. As with any appliance, close supervision is

necessary when used by children.

5. Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not

working properly or if it has been damaged or
dropped.

6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
7. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
8. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
9. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or

counter.

10. Do not remove outer panel from oven.
11. Appliances are not intended to be operated

by means of an external timer or separate
remotecontrol system.

12. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition

could lead to deterioration of the surface that
could adversely affect the life of the appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situation.

13. To reduce the risk of

re in the oven cavity:

(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend

microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.

(b) Heating therapeutic wheat bags is not

recommended. If heating, do not leave
unattended and follow manufacturers’
instructions carefully.

placing bag in oven.