Safety Instructions - Hotpoint RE41A How To Get The Best

Microwaving ~ps
Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave c~vcn is suitable for
microwaving. Most glass casser(>les,
dinnerware which d~~es n~)t have
metallic trim ~~r gl=e with a metallic
sheen can be used. Some cookware
is labeled "suitable for micr(~waving~'
Measure 1 cup water in a glass cup.
Place in oven on or beside dish.
M icr~~wavc 1 minute at High (10).
If'water bec(>mes hot, dish is
Paper tc)wels, wax paper, and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering.
stirring, rotating or rearranging.
Check the co(}king guide for
specific instructions.
Steam builds up pressure in foods"
which are tightly c(>vered by a skin
bursting.
while c(~okin~ make sure it is
safe for use in microwave ovens.

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 TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE ~
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" on page 2.
This appliance must be groundd.
Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See "GROUNDING
This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat or
food, and is not intended
cook
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 inchm or
more back from the countertop
edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the apptiance in normal usage.
Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
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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 17.
This appliance should be
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 overeook food. CareMv
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
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
times—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.