Important Safety Instructions - Master Chef 043-7001-4 Instruction Manual

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and 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" on page 2.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 5.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers -for example, closed glass jars- are able to
explode and should not be heated in this appliance.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapours in this appliance. This microwave is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. To reduce the risk of fire inside the microwave:
a) Do not overcook food. Close supervision is necessary when paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the microwave to facilitate cooking.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in the microwave.
c) If materials inside the microwave ignite, keep the door closed, turn microwave off, and disconnect
the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d) Do not use the inside of this appliance for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food inside this appliance when not in use.
9. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea can be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. 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 A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to person:
a) Do not overheat the liquid.
b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
c) Do not use straight—sided containers with narrow necks.
d) A er heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave for a short time before removing the
container.
e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
10. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is di cult to control the temperature of oil in a microwave.
11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and chestnuts before cooking.
12. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the temperature
should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns.
13. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.
14. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
15. 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, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
16. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or a plug, if it is not working properly or if it
has been damaged or dropped.