Kenmore 721.80402 Use & Care Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The microwaveoven shouldbe servicedonly by • Do not store anythingdirectlyon top of the
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Call an authorized
servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or
adjustment.
• See door surfacecleaninginstructionsin the "Caring
for Your MicrowaveOven" section.
• To reducethe risk of fire in the oven cavity:
- Do not overcookfood. Carefullyattend the
microwaveoven when paper,plastic,or other
combustiblematerialsare placedinsidethe ovento
facilitatecooking.
- Removewire twist-tiesfrom paper or plasticbags
beforeplacingbags in oven.
- If materialsinsidethe oven ignite,keep oven door
closed,turn oven off, and disconnectthe power
cord, or shut off powerat the fuse or circuitbreaker
panel.
- Do not use the cavityfor storage purposes.Do not
leavepaper products,cooking utensils,or food in
the cavity when not in use.
• This microwaveoven is suitablefor use above both
gas and electriccooking equipment.
• This microwaveoven is intendedto be used above
rangeswith maximumwidth d 36 inches (91 cm).
• CleanVentilatingHoods Frequently-Greaseshould
not be allowedto accumulateon hoodor filter.
• Whenflaming foods underthe hood,turnthe fan on.
• Use care when cleaningthe vent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,such as lye-basedoven
cleaners,may damagethe filter.
• Oversizedfoods or oversizedmetal utensilsshould
not be insertedin the microwaveovenas they may
create a fire or risk of electricshock.
• Do not cleanwith metal scouringpads. Piecescan
burn off the pad and touch electricalparts involvinga
risk of electricshock.
microwaveovenwhen the microwaveoven is in
operation.
• Do not cover or block any openingson the
microwaveoven.
• Do not store this microwaveovenoutdoors.Do not
use the microwaveoven near water- for example,
near a kitchensink, in a wet basement,near a
swimmingpool,or similar location.
• Do not immersecord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heatedsurfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Do not mount over a sink.
• Do not cover racks or any other partof the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheatingof the oven.
• Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to
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. To reduce
the risk of injury to persons;
1) Do not overheat the liquid.
2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
3) Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
4) After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS