Important Safety Instructions - Whirlpool MWB208 ST Owner's Manual

When using electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burn, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
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chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
Do not operate the oven when empty.
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4. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has
been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer
or its service agent or similarly qualified personnel in order to avoid hazard.
5. Warning: Children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperature
generated.
WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions
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have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understand the hazards
of improper use.
7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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When heating food in plastic or paper container, check the oven frequently to the possibility of
ignition.
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Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing them in oven.
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If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to
stifle any flames.
d.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the cavity when not in use.
8. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be
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taken when handle the container.
Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result in skin
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burns.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they
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may explode even after microwave heating has finished.
Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples and chestnuts before
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cooking.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature
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should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns.
Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders
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may be needed to handle the utensils.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave oven.
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WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than trained personnel to carry out any service or
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