Information You Need To Know - Bertazzoni KOTR24MXE User Manual

ABOUT UNPACKING AND EXAMINING
YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
1. Remove all packing materials from inside the micro-
wave oven. DO NOT REMOVE THE WAVEGUIDE
COVER, which is located on the side of the oven
cavity inside of the microwave oven.
2. Check that there are Installation Instructions, Wall
Template, Top Cabinet Template, Mounting Plate,
Installation Hardware Accessories, Charcoal Filter,
Grease Filters and Exhaust Damper Assembly. Read
enclosures and save the Installation Instructions.
3. Remove the feature sticker, if there is one. Check
the oven for any damage, such as misaligned or bent
oven door, damaged oven seals and sealing surfaces,
broken or loose door and dents inside the cavity or
on the front side of the oven. If there is any damage,
do not operate the microwave oven and contact your
dealer or a BERTAZZONI AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE
Should there be any interference caused by the
microwave oven to your radio or TV, check that the
microwave oven is on a different electrical circuit,
relocate the radio or TV as far away from the microwave
oven as feasible or check position and signal of receiving
antenna.
GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. The microwave oven
is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a
grounding plug. The electrical requirements are a 120
volt 60 Hz, AC only, 20 amp. It must be plugged into a
wall receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with the National Electrical Code and local
codes and ordinances. In
the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding
reduces risk of electric
shock by providing an
escape wire for the elec-
tric current.
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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW

Waveguide
Permanent and Correct Installation
Grounded receptacle box
3-Prong plug
Grounding pin
3-Prong receptacle
Improper use of the grounding plug
can result in a risk of electric shock. DO NOT USE AN
EXTENSION CORD. If the power supply cord is too
short, have a qualified electrician or serviceperson
install an outlet near the appliance.
If you have any questions about the grounding or
electrical instructions, consult a qualified electrician or
serviceperson.
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
ALWAYS have food in the microwave oven when it
is on to absorb the microwave energy.
The vent under the microwave oven must not be blocked.
During microwave cooking, steam may come from the
left side lower vent (when facing the product).
When using the microwave oven at power levels below
100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off.
It is normal for the exterior of the microwave oven to be
warm to the touch when cooking or reheating.
Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking
and the amount being vented is directly related to the
moisture content of the food and room humidity. A
cooler room will produce more condensation. Check
the vented area after each use of the microwave oven
and wipe it down if needed.
The microwave oven is for food preparation only. Do not
use it to dry clothes or newspapers.
When using recipes or package directions, check food
a minute or two before the minimum time and add time
accordingly.
When opening or closing the microwave oven quickly,
food in the microwave oven may be spilled. To clean,
see CLEANING AND CARE on page 20.
ABOUT MICROWAVE COOKING
• Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas toward
outside of dish.
• Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest amount
of time indicated and add more as needed. Food
severely overcooked can smoke or ignite.
• While cooking, cover foods with paper towels, wax
paper, microwave plastic wrap or a lid. Check recipes
or cookbooks for other suggestions. Covers prevent
spattering and help cook foods evenly. For information
about microwave safe covering materials, see ABOUT
UTENSILS AND COVERINGS on page 7.
• Stir foods from outside to center of dish once or twice
during cooking, if possible.
• For speedy and even cooking, turn foods once during
microwave cooking of such foods as chicken and
hamburgers. Large items like roasts must be turned
over at least once.
• Rearrange foods such as meatballs halfway through
cooking both from top to bottom and from right to left.
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