Important Safeguards - Hamilton Beach EM145AAK-P Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
WARNING- To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire and/or injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
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Read all instructions before using the
appliance.
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Read and follow the specific:
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY"
found on page 2.
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As with most cooking appliances, close
supervision is necessary to reduce the risk
of a fire in the containers cavity.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
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cavity:
i). Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
the appliance when paper, plastic, or
other combustible materials are placed
inside the containers to facilitate cooking.
ii).Remove wire twist-ties and metal
handles from paper or plastic
containers/bags before placing them in
the containers.
iii). If materials inside the containers ignite,
keep the oven door closed. Turn the
oven off, and disconnect the power cord
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
iv). Do not use the oven cavity for storage
purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
This oven must be grounded. Connect
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only to properly grounded outlet. See
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"
on page 4.
Install or locate this oven only in
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accordance with the installation
instructions provided.
Some products such as whole eggs or
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sealed containers may explode and
should not be heated in the containers.
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Use this appliance only for its intended
"PRECAU-
uses as described in this manual. Do
not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook
industrial or laboratory use.
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Do not operate this oven if it has a
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by qualified service technicians.
Contact the nearest authorized service
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facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings on
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the oven.
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Do not use this oven near water, for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, near a swimming pool, or
similar locations.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of
found
table or counter.
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When cleaning interior or exterior
surfaces, used only mild, nonabrasive,
soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
or dry food. It is not designed for
As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when used
by children.
damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
This appliance should be serviced only
Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors.
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