Important Safety Instructions - Emerson MW1188W Owner's Manual

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:
1
Read all instructions before using this
appliance.
2 Read and
"PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE
E X C E S S I V E
M I C R O W A V E
ENERGY"
3
This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to a properly grounded outlet. See
" G R O U N D I N G
INSTRUCTIONS"
found on page 5.
4
Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
5
Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers (for example, closed glass
jars) may explode and should not be heated
in this oven.
6
Use this appliance only for its intended use
as described in this 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.
7
As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
follow the specific
TO
found on page 1.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
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damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
This appliance should be serviced only by
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qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings on this
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appliance.
Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
11
Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a
wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, or similar location.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
12
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13
Do not let cord hang over edge of table
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or counter.
15 When cleaning surfaces of door and
oven that come together when closing
the door,use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
(a)
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed
inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
(b)
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or
plastic bags before placing bag in
oven.
(c) If materials inside the oven ignite,
keep oven
oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
(d) Do not use the cavity for storage
purposes.
products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
Do not use this microwave oven to heat
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corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides
and chlorides). Vapors from such corrosive
chemicals may interact with the contact and
2
door closed,
Do not leave
turn
paper