Important Safety Instructions; Safety Precautions - Emerson MW8119SB Owner's Manual

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING - Toreduce theriskofburns, e lectric shock, f ire,and
injury to persons orexposure t o excessive m icrowave e nergy:
Read all instructions before using this appliance,
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When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
together when closing the door, use only mild, non-
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Read and fo,,ow the s roc'Oo "PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID P OSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TOEXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY"
found on page !.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a
properly grounded outlet. See
"GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found on p age _.
install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation inslructions.
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Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers, for example, closed glass jars, may explode
and should not be heated in this oven.
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 speeificaIIy designed to
heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
As with any appliance, close superv;sion 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.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair or adjustment.
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.
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.
abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft
cloth.
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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 ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off, and 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.
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DO not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive
chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). Vapors
from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the
contact and springs of the safety interlock switches
thereby rendering them inoperable.
8 Keep the waveguide cover clean at all times. Wipe the
oven interior with a soft damp cloth after each use. If you
leave grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may lead to
overheating and fire.
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Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you cannot control
the temperature and doing so may lead to overheating and
fire.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
0 overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to
be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible
bubbling or boiling when container is removed from the
over is not always present. THIS COULD RESULT IN
VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOIUNG OVER WHEN
A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
1. Do not overheat the liquid.
2. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
3. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
4. After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing the
container.
5. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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