Important Safety Instructions - Westinghouse WCM16100 Series User Manual

SAFETY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
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.
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should be followed, including the following