Kenmore 970C86616 Use & Care Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
(5) This oven must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 6.
(6) Install or locate this oven only in accordance with
the installation instructions provided.
(7) Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers-for example, closed glass jars-are able
to explode and should not be heated in the oven.
(8) Use this appliance only for its intended uses as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook or dry food.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
(9) As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
(10)Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic safety
precautions, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
(11)This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service technicians. Contact the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair or
adjustment.
(12)Do not cover or block any openings on the oven.
(13)Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
(14)Do not use this oven near water, for example, near
a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.
(15)Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
(16)Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
(17)Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
(18)When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
comes together on closing the door, use only mild,
nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
(19)Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to
be overheated 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.
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