Grounding Instructions - Samsung ME16K3000AW User Manual

9. This appliance should be repaired or serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination,
repair, or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door.
12. Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water, for
example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or
similar locations.
13. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
14. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the oven).
15. Do not let the cord hang over edge of table or counter.
16. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that come together when the
door closes, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the plug before cleaning.
17. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity.
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or
other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing the bags
in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven
off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may spread.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products,
cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
18. Liquids, such as water, milk, coffee, or tea can 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 LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury:
a. Do not overheat liquid.
b. Stir liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a
short time before removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container.
CAUTION
1. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on hood of filter.
2. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
3. Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive cleaning agent, such as
lye-based oven cleaner, may damage the filter.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the
electrical current. This appliance is equipped with a cord that includes a grounding
wire and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is
properly installed and grounded.
WARNING
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
• Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet. Do not remove the third (grounding)
prong. Do not use an adaptor or otherwise defeat the grounding plug.
• Consult a qualified electrician or service person if you do not understand
the grounding instructions or if you are not sure if the appliance is properly
grounded.
• We do not recommend using an extension cord with this appliance. If the
power-supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or serviceman install
an outlet near the appliance. However, if it is necessary to use an extension
cord, read and follow the "Use of Extension Cords" section below.
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