Bosch HMB5020 Use And Care Manual page 7

INSTALLATION &
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
Examine Your Oven
Placement of Oven
Installation
Unpack oven, remove all packing material and examine the oven for any damage
such as dents, broken door latches or cracks in the door. Notify dealer immediately
if oven is damaged. Do not install if oven is damaged.
The oven must be placed on a flat, stable surface. Place the front surface of the
door three inches or more from the counter top edge to avoid accidental tipping
of the microwave oven during normal use. For proper operation, the oven must
have sufficient air flow. Allow 3-inches (7.6 cm) of space on both sides of the
oven and 1 -inch (2.5 cm) of space on top of the oven.
Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may be
overheated and damaged.
Do not place oven near a hot, damp surface such as a gas or electric range, or
dishwasher.
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Do not operate oven when room humidity is excessive.
This oven is manufactured for household use only. It is not approved or tested for
mobile vehicle, marine, or commercial use.
"See the Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer".
Do not block air vents. If they are blocked during operation, the oven may
overheat. If the oven overheats, a thermal safety device will turn the oven off. The
oven will remain inoperable until it has cooled.
If the oven is to be installed into a wall cabinet by use the proper trim kit available
from a local dealer (found on page 37). Follow all instrution packed with the kit.
,_ WARNING" Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
Consult a qualified electrician or service person if the grounding instructions are not
completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded. If it is necessary to use an extension cord, use only a three wire extension
cord that has a three prong polarized grounding plug, and a three slot receptacle
that will accept the plug on the appliance. The marked rating of the extension cord
should be equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the appliance.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed
and grounded.
,_. Plug into properly installed and grounded 3 prong outlet.
,_. Do not remove ground prong.
,_. Do not use an adapter.