Haier HVM7167 Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
• Read all instructions before using this appliance.
• Read and follow the specific
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 5.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically
designed to heat, dry or cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service
facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
INSTALLATION
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
a properly grounded outlet. See the "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 5.
• This microwave oven is UL listed for installation over
both gas and electric ranges.
• This unit is suitable for use above gas or electric
cooking equipment, 36'' or less wide.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
• Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.
• Do not cover or block any opening on the appliance.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this
product near water - for example, in a wet basement, near
a swimming pool, or in a similar location.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
49-2000650 Rev. 0
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
"PRECAUTIONS TO
• Do not mount over a sink.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE CAVITY:
— Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when
paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven while cooking.
— Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or
plastic containers before placing them in the oven.
— If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door
closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the power cord,
or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
— Do not store any materials in the oven when not in use.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the cavity when not in use.
— Do not operate the microwave feature without food in
the oven.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS
• Be careful when opening containers of hot food. Use pot
holders and direct steam away from face and hands.
• Vent, pierce, or slit containers, pouches or plastic bags to
prevent build-up of pressure.
• Be careful when touching the turntable, door, or walls of
the oven which may become hot during use.
• Liquids and certain foods heated in the microwave oven
can present a risk of burn when removing them from the
microwave. The potential for a burn is greater in young
children, who should not be allowed to remove hot items
from the microwave.
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