Important Safety Instructions; Page - Panasonic NN-GD568S Operating Instructions Manual

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Thank you for purchasing a Panasonic Microwave Oven.
Your microwave oven is a cooking appliance and you should use as much care
as you use with a stove or any other cooking appliance. When using electric
appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

W W A A R R N N I I N N G G
shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
1. Read all instructions before using this appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPO-
SURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY," found on page 1.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded
outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 6.
4. As with any cooking appliance, DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instruc-
tions found on page 5, 6.
6. DO NOT cover or block any openings on this appliance.
7. 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 or similar locations.
8. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. DO
NOT use corrosive chemicals, vapors or non-food products in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, or cook food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and may result in
radiation leaks.
9. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together upon
closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.
10. DO NOT allow children to use this appliance, unless closely supervised by
an adult. DO NOT assume that because a child has mastered one cooking
skill he/she can cook everything.
11. 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.
12. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
15. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Contact the nearest authorized service center for examination, repair or
adjustment.
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