Thermador CM301 Care And Use Manual page 5

Safety Precautions
Built-in CH Oven Care and Use Manual
General
Appliance, Oven and Microwave
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Oven
Please read all instructions before using this appliance.
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WARNING
When properly cared for, your new Thermador oven
has been designed to be a safe, reliable appliance.
Read all instructions carefully before using this oven.
These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, and injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy. When using kitchen
appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed,
including the following:
* Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURETO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGYfound on Page 2.
* This appliance must be properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician. Connect only to
a properly grounded outlet. See "Grounding
Instructions" found in the Installation Instructions.
* This appliance should be serviced only by a qualified
service technician. Contact the nearest authorized
service center for examination, repair or adjustment.
, Do not repair or replace any part of the oven unless
specifically recommended. Refer service to an
authorized service technician.
, Do not operate this appliance if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged, until an authorized
service technician has examined it.
, Instal! or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the Installation Instructions.
* Use this oven only as intended by the manufacturer.
If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
* Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
, Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals, vapors, or nonfood products in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed
to heat or cook. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals in
heating or cleaning will damage the appliance.
, Do not allow children to use this appliance, unless
closely supervised by an adult. Children and pets
should not be left alone or unattended in the area
where the appliance is in use. Never allow children to
sit or stand on any part of the oven.
* Do not store items of interest to children above the
oven. If children should climb onto the appliance to
reach these items, they could be seriously injured.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
1. Do not store flammable materials in or near the oven.
2. Do not use water on a grease fire. Smother fire or
use a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
3. It is highly recommended that a fire extinguisher be
readily available and highly visible next to any
cooking appliance.
4. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend oven if paper,
plastic or other combustible materials are placed
inside the oven.
5. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing in microwave oven.
6. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in
the cavity when not being used.
7. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven
door closed. Turn oven off and disconnect the circuit
at the circuit breaker box.
8. Do not block any vent openings.
9. Be sure the blower fan runs whenever the oven is in
operation. If the fan does not operate, do not use
the oven. Call an authorized service center.
10. Never use the oven to warm or heat a room. This
can damage the oven parts.
ll. For personal safety, wear proper clothing. Loose
fitting clothes or garments with hanging sleeves
should never be worn while using this appliance.
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