Kenmore 565.61582 Use & Care Manual page 4

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
_k DANGER
Electric Shock Hazard
• Touching some of the
internal components can
cause serious personal
injury or death. Do not
disassemble
this appliance.
_k WARNING
Electric Shock Hazard
• Improper use of the
grounding can result in a
risk of electric shock.
Do not plug into an outlet
until appliance is
propedy installed and
grounded.
Properly polarized and
grounded outlet
Three-pronged
(grounding) plug
UTENSILS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of
electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood
or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is
properly grounded, if it is necessary to use an
extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord that
has a 3-blade grounding plug, and a 3-slot receptacle
that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked
rating of the extension cord shall be equal to or
greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the
risks resulting from becoming entangled in or
tripping over a longer cord.
Longer cord sets or extension cords are available
and may be used if care is exercised in their use.
If a long cord or extension cord is used: 1) The
marked electrical ratingof the cord set or extension
cord should be at least as great as the electrical
rating of the appliance. 2) The extension cord must
be a grounding-type 3- wire cord, and 3) The longer
cord should be arranged so that it will not drape
over the counter top or tabletop where it can be
pulled on by children or tripped over unintentionally.
_k CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
• Tightly-closed utensils
could explode. Closed
containers should be
opened and plastic
pouches should be
pierced before cooking,
See following page for further instructions "Materials
you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in
microwave oven."
Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250 mL) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power (P100) for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil.
If the empty utensil is warm,
Do not use for Microwave Cooking.
Do not exceed 1 minute testing time.
CAUTION:
1. Do not use plastic containers for testing.
2. Some containers and dishware may be warm (or
hot) in only one area. Do not use a container
that becomes warm anywhere.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin
parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can
occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The foil should be at
least 1 inch away from oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish
must be at least 3/16 inch above the turntable. Incorrect usage
may cause the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not
use cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most
glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. M'ake sure there is no
metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie.
Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
unattended while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
supervision for short-term cooking only.
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap for steaming.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Should be labeled "Microwave Safe" Some plastic containers
soften as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed
by package.
Plastic wrap Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
Dinnerware
Glass jars
Glassware
Oven cooking bags
Paper plates and cups
Paper towels
Parchment paper
Plastic
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray May cause arcing.Transferfood into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with May cause arcing.Transferfood intomicrowave-safe dish.
metal handle
Metal or metal- Metal shields the foodfrom microwave energy, Metal trim may
trimmed utensils cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and couldcause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire in the oven.
Plasticfoam cups Plastic foam may meltor contaminate the liquid inside when
exposed to high temperature,
Wood Wood will dry out when used in the microwaveoven and may
splitor crack.