KitchenAid KHMC107EAL0 Use And Care Manual page 3

M
icrowave Oven Safety
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Microwave ovens have been thoroughly tested for safe and efficient operation. However,
as with any appliance, there are special installation and safety precautions which must be
followed to ensure safe and satisfactory operation and prevent damage to the unit.
wWARNING
•
Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
•
Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POS-
SIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on
page 5.
•
This appliance must be grounded. Con-
nect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"
found in the Installation Instructions.
•
Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided Installation
Instructions.
•
Some products such as whole eggs in
the shell and sealed containers – for ex-
ample, closed glass jars – could explode
and should not be heated in this oven.
•
Do not heat, store, or use flammable
materials in or near the oven. Fumes
could create a fire hazard or explosion.
• 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 specifi-
cally designed to heat or cook food. It is
not designed for industrial or labora-
tory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
•
Do not operate this appliance if it is not
working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. Electrical shock,
fire, or other hazards could result.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
burns, injury to persons, exposure to excessive
microwave energy, or damage when using the
microwave oven, follow basic precautions,
including the following:
•
This appliance should be serviced only
by qualified service personnel. Call an
authorized KitchenAid servicer for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
•
Do not cover or block any opening on
the appliance. Fire could result.
•
Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do
not use this product near water – for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet
basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
•
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•
Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
•
This appliance is suitable for use above
both gas and electric cooking equipment
36 inches or less wide.
• See door surface and interior cleaning
instructions on page 63.
•
Do not use an extension cord. If the
power supply cord is too short, have a
qualified electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the microwave oven.
•
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking. Paper
could char or burn, and some plastics
could melt if used when heating foods.
– Do not deep fry in oven. Microwavable
cookware is not suitable and it is
difficult to maintain appropriate deep
frying temperatures.
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