Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure To Excessive Microwave Energy; Important Safety Instructions - Westinghouse WMF4505GA User Manual

Freestanding microwave
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PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door
open since this can result in harmful exposure to
microwave energy. It is important not to break or
tamper with the safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged,
the oven must not be operated until it has been
repaired by a competent person.
ADDENDUM
If the apparatus is not maintained in a good state of
cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and affect
the lifespan of the apparatus and lead to a dangerous
situation..
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
warning
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
Read and follow the specific:"PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY".
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING:Ensure that the appliance is switched off
before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
WARNING:It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which
gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
WARNING:Liquids and other foods must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
monitor the oven due to possibility of ignition.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food
jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid
burns.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs
should not be heated in microwave ovens since they
may explode, even after microwave heating has
ended.
The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed.
Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
The appliance must not be installed behind a
decorative door in order to avoid overheating. (This
is not applicable for appliances with decorative
door.)
Only use the temperature probe recommended for
this oven. (for ovens provided with a facility to use a
temperature-sensing probe.)
This microwave shall not be placed in a cabinet, it is
designed for bench top operation.
The microwave oven must be operated with the
decorative door open. (for ovens with a decorative
door.)
This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as:
-staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other
working environments;
-by clients in hotels, motels and other residential
type environments;
-farm houses;
-bed and breakfast type environments.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food
and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and
heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp
cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or
fire.
Metallic containers for food and beverages are not
allowed during microwave cooking.
The appliance shall not be cleaned with a steam
cleaner.
The appliance is intended to be used freestanding.
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