Safety Instructions - Magic Chef MCO160S Use And Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the followilrg:
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WARNING.
Toreducetheriskofburns,
electric shock, fire, injuD- to persons or
exposure to excessive nlicrowave ener_,:
1. Read all instructions bdbre using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRE( AUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSB,'E
MICROX,_%VE ENERGY" found on page 1.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Comlect only to
properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRU(TIONS" on page 4.
4. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the
provided installation instructions. Do not mount over
a sh_:
5. This microwave oven is IL listed for installation
over electric and gas ranges.
This over-the-range oven was desi_led for use over
ranges no wider than 30 inches.
6. For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
7. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - for example, closed jars - are able to
explode and should not be heated in this oven. In
rare instances, poached eggs have been known to
explode. (?over poached eggs and allow standing
time of one minute before cutting into them.
8. Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as potatoes,
sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken livers and other
giblets, and egg yolks (see previous caution) should
be pierced to allow steam to escape during cooking.
"Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented.
9. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in or
near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion.
10.Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors ilr this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or defrost
lbod. It is not desi_led for industrial, laboratou or
commercial use. it is intended for home use only.
ll.As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessa U when used by children.
12. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
13. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service persomM. (ontact nearest authorized service
f:acility for examination repah" or adjustment.
14. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
15. Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water - for exmnple near a
kitchen sillk, in a wet basement or near a swimming
pool, or similar locations.
16. Do not imlnerse cord or plug in water.
17. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
18. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
19. "_\Nen cleaning surl:aces of door and oven that come
together on closing the door, use only mild. non-
abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge
or soft cloth.
20. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overco& food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to _acilitate cooking.
Avoid using recycled paper products. Do not use
newspaper or other printed paper in the oven.
Such products sometimes contain impurities
which could ignite.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
bdbrc placing them in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven off and discmmect the power
cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
d. Do not use the oven lbr storage. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the
oven when not in use.
e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwax_ apprm_d
popcorn popper or in a commercial package
recommended especially for lnicrowave ovens.
f. Do not overcook potatoes. They may dehy&ate
and catch fh'e.
g. Do not use for dlTing clothes, linens, newspaper
or similar non-food type items.
21. Do not operate the oven when emp_' or with an
empty utensil to avoid damage to the oven and
danger of fire.
22. Do not lean oll the oven door. The door is designed
to close tightly and seal properly lbr safe operation.
Leaning on the door may" warp or break the hinges.
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