Important Safety Instructions - Oster OGME1701 Instruction Manual

IM P ORTA NT
S A FE TY INSTR U C T IO NS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the speci c: " PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 2.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See
" GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 4.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass
jars - are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is speci cally designed
to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has be e n damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by quali ed service personnel. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, o r adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for exam-
ple, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13 . Keep cord away from heated surface.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge o f table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on closing the door,
use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of re in the oven cavity:
(1). Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
(2). Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bag before placing bag in oven.
(3). If material inside of the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven o , and
disconnect the power cord, or shut o power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(4). Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
17. Liquids, such as water, co ee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not always present.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUID SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN
THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
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