Safety Information - Kenmore 565. 66480 Owner's Manual

Thank you for purchasing this Kenmore Microwave Oven !
To make a request for service, information or replacement of parts, Sears will require the complete
Model number and Serial number of your oven. The Model number is found on the label on the inner left side
of the control panel. Note that you must open the door to see the Model number. The Serial number is found
on the label on the back of oven.
Copy your Model and Serial numbers here.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
• The oven must be level.
• The turntable and turntable roller rest must be
in the oven during cooking.
• Place the cookware gently on the turntable and
handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage.
• Incorrect use of browning dish may cause the
turntable to break. See page 8.
• Use only the specified bag size when using
Automatic Popcorn.
The oven has several built-in safety switches to
ensure that the power remains off when the
door is open. Do not tamper with these
switches.
Do not operate the microwave oven empty.
Operating the oven with no food or food that is
extremely low in moisture can cause fire,
charring or sparking.
• Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable.
Excessive local heating of the turntable may
cause it to break.
Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the
microwave oven. Uneven heating may occur
and could cause physical injury.
Do not heat narrow-necked containers, such as
syrup bottles.
• Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave
oven.
Do not do home canning in this microwave
oven as it is impossible to be sure all contents
of the jar have reached boilingtemperature.
Do not use this microwave oven for
commercial purposes. This microwave oven is
made for household use only.
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.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door
closes 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.