2
S
AVE
T
HESE
I
NSTRUCTIONS
Safety
P
RECAUTIONS TO
A
VOID
P
OSSIBLE
E
XPOSURE TO
E
XCESSIVE
M
ICROWAVE
E
NERGY
:
(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 or dented),
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.
WARNING
Always observe Safety Precautions when using your
oven. Never try to repair the oven on your own – there
is dangerous voltage inside. If the oven needs to be
repaired, call 1-800-843-0304 U. S. A, 1-866-587-
2002 CANADA for the name of an authorized service
center near you.
I
MPORTANT
S
AFETY
I
NSTRUCTIONS
When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
WARNING
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal
injury or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
• Read and follow the specific “
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
” on this page.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
outlets. See “
IMPORTANT GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
” on page
3 of this manual.
• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation
instructions provided.
• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers, may
explode if heated in this oven.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the
manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
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 this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been damaged.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.
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