Important Safety Instructions - Impecca CM-1396 User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: BEWARE OF EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
open; this can result in harmful exposure to micro-
wave energy. Do not override or tamper with the
internal safety protections.
Do not place any object between the oven front face
and the door or allow dirt or other residues accumu-
late on the sealing surfaces.
Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is im-
portant that the oven door closes properly and that
there is no damage to the: DOOR (bent), HINGES
AND LATCHES (broken or loosened), or DOOR SEALS
AND SEALING SURFACE.
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by any-
one except properly qualified service personnel.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons (yourself or others) or
exposure to excessive micro- wave energy when us-
ing your appliance, follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:
• Read all instructions before using the appli-
ance.
• Read and follow the specific microwave ener-
gy precautions listed above.
• As with most cooking appliances, closely
supervise use to reduce the risk of a fire in the
oven.
To reduce the risk of fire while cooking, be sure to
take the following additional pre- cautions:
• Do not overcook food. Carefully monitor the
appliance when paper, plastic, or other com-
bustible materials are placed inside the oven
to facilitate cooking.
• Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers/ bags before
placing them in the oven.
• If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the
oven door closed. Turn the oven off, and
unplug the appliance. Disconnect the pow-
er cord, shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
• Do not use the oven cavity for storage pur-
poses. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the oven when not in use.
This oven must be grounded with a properly
grounded outlet. See the section "GROUND- ING
INSTRUCTIONS".
Install or place this oven in strict accordance with
the installation instructions provided. Some prod-
ucts, such as whole eggs, and sealed containers
such as a glass jars, are able to explode and should
not be heated in the oven.
Use this appliance only for its intended uses as de-
scribed in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemi-
cals or vapors in or near the appliance. This oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook or dry food in a
home consumer setting. It is not designed for indus-
trial or laboratory use.
As with any appliance, close supervision is neces-
sary when used by children. Do not operate this
oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been dropped or dam-
aged.
This appliance should only be serviced by qualified
service technicians. Contact technical support for
information regarding your closest authorized ser-
vice center for further examination, repair, or adjust-
ment to your appliance.
Do not cover or block any openings on the oven.
Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this oven near water, for example, near
a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming
pool, or similar locations.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
When cleaning the oven door and surfaces, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with
a damp sponge or cloth. Liquids, such as water,
coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling
point with- out appearing to boil. Visible bubbling
or boiling when the container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always present.
THIS CAN RESULT IN SCALDING LIQUIDS SUDDEN-
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