Important Safety Instructions - Westinghouse WCM660B6C User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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 carefully and follow the specific "Precautions to avoid possible
exposure to excessive microwave energy" on page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 6.
4. Install or position this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions on page 9.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers -for
example, closed glass jars- can potentially explode and should not
be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for the intended uses as described in this
manual. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
children.
8. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity;
• Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the appliance when paper,
plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.
• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing
bag in oven.
• If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven
off, and disconnect the power cord or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purpose. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food inside the cavity 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.
10. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is difficult to control the
temperature of oil in a microwave oven.
11. Foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and
chestnuts should be pierced with a fork or the tip of a sharp knife
before cooking.
WARNING
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
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