Important Safeguards - Oster POGH21402 Instruction Manual

i MP o rta n t s aF e Gu a r Ds
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 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" on page 4.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (for example, closed glass jars)
may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do NoT use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance.This type of oven is specifically designed to
heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
• Do NoT overcook food. Watch the appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to speed up cooking.
• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
• If materials inside the oven could 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 purposes. Do NoT leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
8. 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:
• Do NoT overheat the liquid.
• Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
• Do NoT use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
• After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time b efore
removing the container.
• Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
9. Do NoT heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is difficult to control the temperature of oil in a
microwave oven.
10. Pierce foods with thick skins such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and chestnuts before cooking.
11. 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.
12. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.
13. Do NoT cover or block any openings on the appliance.
14. Do NoT store or use this appliance outdoors. Do NoT use this product near water, for
example, or near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations.
15. 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.
16. Do NoT immerse cord or plug in water. Keep cord away from heated surface. Do NoT let
cord hang over edge of table or counter.
17. Use only thermometers specifically designed for microwave oven use.
18. Do NoT operate any heating or cooking appliance underneath this appliance.
19. Make sure that the glass tray and roller rings are in place when you operate the oven.
20. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
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