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Microwave Oven Safety
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d)
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
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Intended to be used above ranges with maximum
width of 36 inches.
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Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
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When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
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Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven
cleaners, may damage the filter.
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Do not cover or block any openings on the micro-
wave oven.
Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not
use the microwave oven near water - for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a
swimming pool, and the like.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
Do not mount over a sink.
Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not
be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create
a fire or risk of electric shock.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
burn off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a
risk of electric shock.
Do not use paper products when appliance is operat-
ed in the "PAN BROWN" mode.
Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in
use.
Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
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Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
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See door surface cleaning instructions in the "Hints"
section of the MICRO-DIAL™ control.
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