Important Safety Instructions - Samsung ME19R7041FS User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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:
1. Read all safety instructions before using the
appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "Precautions
to avoid possible exposure to excessive
microwave energy" on this page.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlets. See Important
"Grounding instructions" on page 4 of this
manual.
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, sealed glass jars), can
explode if heated rapidly. Never heat them in a
microwave oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in the manual. Do not put corrosive
chemicals or vapors in or on 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 it is used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged power cord or plug, if it is not
working properly, or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
9. This appliance should be repaired or serviced
only by qualified service personnel. Contact
the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
11. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments
or repairs to the door.
12. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water, for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.
13. Do not immerse the power cord or plug in
water.
14. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
(including the back of the oven).
15. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a
table or counter.
16. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven
that come together when the door closes, use
only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents
applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the
microwave before cleaning.
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
b.
bags before placing the bags in the oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the
oven door closed, turn the oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off the
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. If
the door is opened, the fire may spread.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the cavity when it is not in use.
18. Liquids, such as water, milk, coffee, or tea
can be overheated beyond the boiling point
without appearing to be boiling. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not
always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY
HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR
OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury:
a. Do not overheat liquid.
Stir liquid both before and halfway through
b.
heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
CAUTION
1.
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on the
hood or filter.
2. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the
fan on.
3. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based
oven cleaner, may damage the filter.
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