Installation And General Instructions - Panasonic NN-GD37HB Operating Instruction And Cook Book

Important Safety Instructions
Practical Hints:
1. For initial use of COMBINATION and GRILL, if
you see white smoke arise, it is not malfunction.
2. The oven has two grill heaters situated in the top of
the oven. After using the GRILL and COMBINATION
functions, the ceiling will be very hot.
3. Accessible parts may become hot during use.
Young children should be kept away.
4. Before using COMBINATION, GRILL function for
the first time operate the oven without food and
accessories (including glass tray and roller ring) on
Grill 1 for 5 minutes. This will allow the oil that is
used for rust protection to be burned off. This is the
only time that the oven is operated empty.
Caution: All inside surfaces of the oven will be hot.
WARNING
(a) The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth. The appliance should
be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged
the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained
by the manufacturer.
(b) If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired
by a competent person.
(c) It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
(d) If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
(e) Before use, the user should check that whether the utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
(f) Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode, at the same time it should avoid the boiling liquids splash.
(g) Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been
given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of
improper use.
(h) When the appliance is operated in the grill or combination modes, children should only use the
oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

Installation and General Instructions

General Use
1. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate
the oven when empty. The microwave energy
will reflect continuously throughout the oven if
no food or water is present to absorb energy.
This can lead to damage to the microwave oven
including arcing within the oven cavity.
2. If smoke is observed, press the Stop/Reset
Button and leave door closed order to stifle any
flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
3. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to
stifle any flames.
4. The microwave oven is intended for heating food
and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and
heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges,
damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury,
ignition or fire.
5. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on
the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during
COMBINATION and GRILL. Use care when
opening or closing door and when inserting or
removing food and accessories.
Caution! Hot surfaces
5. Do not use recycled paper products, as they may
contain impurities which may cause sparks and/or
fires when used.
6. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for cooking.
7. Do not hit or strike control panel. Damage to
controls may occur.
8. POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from
food is transferred to the cooking container and
from the container to the glass tray. The glass
tray can be very hot after removing the cooking
container from the oven.
9. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top
of, or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard.
10. Do not cook food directly on glass tray unless
indicated in recipes. (Food should be placed in a
suitable cooking utensil.)
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