Kenmore 721.80862 Use & Care Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The microwaveoven shouldbe servicedonly by
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Callan authorized
servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or
adjustment.
• See door surfacecleaninginstructionsin the "Caring
for Your MicrowaveOven"section.
• To reducethe risk d fire in the ovencavity:
- Do not overcookfood. Carefullyattendthe
microwaveovenwhen paper, plastic,or other
combustiblematerialsare placed insidethe ovento
facilitatecooking.
- Removewire twist-tiesfrom paper or plasticbags
beforeplacingbags in oven.
- If materialsinsidethe oven ignite, keepoven door
closed,tum oven off, and disconnectthe power
cord, or shut off powerat the fuse or circuitbreaker
panel.
- Do not use the cavityfor storagepurposes.Do not
leavepaper products, cookingutensils,or food in
the cavitywhen notin use.
• Suitablefor use above bothgas and electriccooking
equipment.
• Intendedto be usedabove rangeswith maximum
width d 36 inches(91 cm).
• CleanVentilating Hoods Frequently- Greaseshould
not be allowedto accumulateon hood or filter.
• When flamingfoods underthe hood,tum the fan on.
• Use carewhen cleaningthe vent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,such as lye-basedoven
cleaners,may damagethe filter.
• Oversizedfoods or oversizedmetal utensilsshould
not be insertedin the microwaveoven as they may
create a fire or risk d electricshock.
• Do not cleanwith metalscouring pads. Pieces can
bum offthe pad and touch electricalparts involvinga
risk d electricshock.
• Do not store anything directly on top d the
microwave oven when the microwave oven is in
operation.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the
microwave oven.
• Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not
use the microwave oven near water for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or similar location.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge d table or counter.
• Do not mount over a sink.
• Do not cover racks or any other part d the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating d the oven.
• Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to
be overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of
the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when the
container is removed from the microwave oven is
not always present. This could result in very hot
liquids suddenly boiling 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