Important Safety Instructions - Samsung SMH3150 Owner's Manual

Safety

IMPORTANT SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using any electrical appliance, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
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To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire, personal injury or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual.
3. Read and follow the specific "Precautions to Avoid Exposure to
Excessive Microwave Energy" on this page.
4. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
outlets. See Important "Grounding Instructions" on page 5 of this manual.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided
installation instructions.
6. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers for example,
closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this
oven.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual.
Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed
for industrial or laboratory use.
8. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
children.
9. 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.
10. Never try to repair the oven on your own. This appliance should be
repaired or serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the
nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
12. Do not tamper with or make any adjustments or repairs to the door.
13. 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.
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14. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
15. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. (including the back of the
oven).
16. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
17. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together
on closing the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or
detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. Unplug the plug
before cleaning.
18. 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 bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed,
turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off
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.
19. Liquids, such as water, milk, coffee, or tea are able to 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 to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the 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.
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