Quasar MQS1063EV Operating Instructions Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any
other cooking device.
When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING--To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
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Read all instructions before using the appliance.
Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY," found
on back of the front cover.
. This appliance must be grounded. Connect oniy
to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found on pages 3 and 4,
. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the installation instructions
found on pages 3 and 4.
. Do not cover or block any openings on this
appliance.
. Do not store or use 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.
. 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 specifically designed to heat, or cook
food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.
. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION
IS NECESSARY WHEN USED BY CHILDREN.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.
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 should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers—for example, closed glass jars—may
explode and should NOT be heated in this oven.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
(c) If materials inside the oven should zus: keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, an
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at
the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the cavity when not in use.
General Use
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Do NOT tamper with or make any adjustments or
repairs to door, control panel housing, safety
interlock switches or any other part of the oven.
Do NOT remove outer panel from oven. Repairs
should only be done by a qualified service person.
energy will reflect continuously throughout the
oven if food or water is not present to absorb
energy. This could damage the oven and result in
the danger of a fire.
. Do NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other
non-food products. Do NOT clean this oven with
any product that is labeled as containing corrosive
chemicals. The heating of corrosive chemicals
in this oven can cause radiation leaks.
. Do NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other
materials in oven. They may catch fire.
. Do NOT use recycled paper products unless the
paper product is labeled safe for microwave oven
use. Recycled paper products may contain
impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires
when used.
. Do NOT use newspapers or paper bags for
cooking. Fire can result.
. Do NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to
controls may occur. Fire can result.
. POT HOLDERS may be needed when cooking.
Heat is transferred from the hot food to the
cooking container and from the cooking container
to the Glass Tray, Glass Tray can be very hot
after removing cooking container from oven.
. Do NOT store flammable materials next to, on top
of, or in the oven. These could be fire hazards.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.