Important Safety Instructions; Inspection For Damage; Practical Hints - Panasonic NN-CD997S Operating Instructions Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Precautions in the Use of Microwave Ovens for Heating Food

INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE:

A microwave oven should only be used if an
inspection confirms all the following items:
1. The grille is not damaged or broken.
2. The door fits squarely and securely and opens
and closes smoothly.
3. The door hinges are in good condition.
4. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are
neither buckled nor deformed.
5. 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 the 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 specifically 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 the microwave
ovens.
Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or a teat are
considered to be sealed containers.
10. The appliance is not intended for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision.
11. Children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

PRACTICAL HINTS:

1. Before using CONVECTION, COMBINATION or
GRILL function for the first time, wipe excessive
oil off in oven cavity and operate the oven
without food and accessories on Grill 1,
for 20 minutes. This will allow the oil that is used
for rust protection to be burned off.
2. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the
cabinet and the oven door will get hot during
CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL.
Use care when opening or closing door and when
inserting or removing food and accessories.
WARNING
a) If the door or door seals are damaged, the
appliance must not be operated until it has
been repaired by a competent person.
b) 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.
c) Liquids and other foods must not be heated
in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
d) 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.
e) Accessible parts may become hot during
use. Young children should be kept away.
f) If the supply cord of this appliance is
damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified
service technician with the special cord
available only from the manufacturer.
g) Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
h) When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the appliance
due to the possibility of ignition.
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