Safety Instructions - Hotpoint RE44A Use And Care And Cooking Manual

Microwaving ~ps
Make sure all cookware used
your microwave oven is suitable
microwaving. Most glass casser
cooking dishes, measuring cup!
custard cups, pottery or china
dinnerware which does not hav{
sheen can be used. Some cook~
is labeled "suitable for microwav
If you are unsure, use this dish 1
Measure 1 cup water in a glass
Place in oven on or beside dish.
Microwave 1 minute at High (
If water becomes hot, dish is
microwave safe. If dish heats, it
should not be used for microwa
Paper towels, wax paper, and
plastic wrap can be used to covt
dishes in order to retain moistu]
and prevent spattering.
Some microwaved foods requ
stirring, rotating or rearranging
Check the cooking guide for
specific instructions.
Steam builds up pressure in fc
which are tightly covered by as
or membrane. Pierce potatoes, ~
yolks and chicken livers to prev
bursting.
safe for use in microwave over

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances,
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING–TO reduce
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
Use this appliance only for its
intended use as described in this
manual.
Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS ~ AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" on page 2.
be grounded.
. This appliance must
Connect ody to properly grounded
outlet. See "GROUNDING
This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat or
cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping
of circuit breaker.
Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the
provided initiation instructions.
Be certain to place the front
surface of the door three inches or
more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the appfiance in normal usage.
Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
Do not use outdoors.
D immerse power
not
O
or plug in water.
Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
3
Do not operate this appliance
if it has a damaged power cord
or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 21.
This appliance should be
serviced ody by qudfied service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
As with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
–Do not overcook food. CareWy
attend appliance if 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 bag in oven.
–Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
–Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper towels,
napkins and wax paper can
contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite.
–Do not operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and the danger of fire, If
by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
cord
times—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.