Important Safeguards - PowerXL BDK03 Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

WARNING
PREVENT INJURIES! CAREFULLY READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE!
When using electrical appliances 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 warning in the
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" section.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet (see the "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" section).
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
"Countertop Use" section.
5. Some products, such as whole eggs and sealed
containers – for example, closed glass jars – can explode
and should not be heated in this appliance.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual. This appliance is specifically designed
to heat or cook food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
7. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance.
8. Do not allow children to use appliance without close
supervision.
9. 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.
10. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service technicians. Contact Customer Service using the
information located on the back of this manual.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
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12. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
13. Do not place or use this product near water, such as
near or above a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a
swimming pool, or similar locations.
14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
17. Place the front surface of the door 3 inches or more from
the countertop edge to avoid accidental tipping of the
appliance during normal usage.
18. Maintain clearances for appliance: 3 inches on each side,
12 inches on top, and 3 inches from the rear.
19. Do not store anything on top of the appliance.
20. Oversized food or oversized metal cookware should not
be used in this appliance because they increase the risk
of electric shock and could cause a fire.
21. When cleaning the front of the door and the area behind
the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents
applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
22. Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can fall off
the pad and touch electrical parts, which involves a risk of
electric shock.
23. Do not cover the microwave rack or any part of the
appliance with metal foil. This will cause overheating of
the appliance.
24. To reduce the risk of injury from use:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the appliance to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bag in the appliance.
c. If materials inside the appliance ignite, keep
appliance door closed, turn appliance off, and disconnect
the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
d. Do not use the interior for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
appliance when not in use.
e. Do not use the microwave function without food in
the appliance.