Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy - Maytag MMV6190DS User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as
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described in the manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in the microwave oven. This type
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
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when used by children.
Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a
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damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if
it has been damaged or dropped.
The microwave oven should be serviced only by
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qualified service personnel. Call an authorized service
company for examination, repair, or adjustment.
Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave
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oven.
Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not
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use the microwave oven near water - for example,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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See door surface cleaning instructions in the
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"Microwave Oven Care" section.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the
microwave oven when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open
since open-door operation can result in harmful exposure
to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or
tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face and
the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated
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beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling. 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
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
– Do not overheat the liquid.
– Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
– Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into
the container.
Do not mount over a sink.
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Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave oven
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when the microwave oven is in operation.
Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not be
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inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a fire or risk
of electric shock.
Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn off the
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pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
Do not use paper products when appliance is operated in
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convection, combination, grill or "PAN BROWN" mode.
Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's
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recommended accessories, in this microwave oven when not in
use.
Do not cover racks or any other part of the microwave oven with
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metal foil. This will cause overheating of the microwave oven.
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be
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allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
When flambéing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
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Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment.
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Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width of 36"
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(91.44 cm).
Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning
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agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filter.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close properly and that there
is no damage to the:
(1)
Door (bent),
(2)
Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3)
Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d)
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone
except properly qualified service personnel.
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