Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy; Important Safety Instructions - Panasonic NE-1054F Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other cooking device.
When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
-To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY," found at the bottom of this page.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"
found on page 4.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
installation instructions found on page 4.
5. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
6. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
Do not use this product near water-for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive chemicals, vapours,
or non-food products in this appliance. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat or cook. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals
in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and may
result in radiation leaks.
8. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
(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.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
9. Do not allow children to use this appliance, unless closely
supervised by an adult.
10. 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.
11. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
14. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized servicentre for
examination, repair or adjustment.
15. Some products such as whole eggs, narrow neck bottles
and sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars - may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper,
plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside
the oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
(c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
(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.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly
important that the oven door close 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.
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