Safety; Precautions To Avoid Possible Exposure; To Excessive Microwave Energy; Grounding Instructions - Sears Kenmore 721.69211 Owner's Manual

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY ...
fLDo not attempt to operate this oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlock.
.fLDo not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly importantthat the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
- door (bent)
- hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
;fLDo not place any object between the oven front face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
:L_'he oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded! If an electrical short circuit occurs, grounding reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a
grounding wire with a grounding plug.
Put the plug into an outlet that is properly installed end grounded.
WARNING
If you use the grounding plug improperly, you risk electric shock.
Ask a qualified electrician or the Sears Service
Department if you do not understand the grounding
instructions or if you wonder whether the appliance is
properly grounded.
This appliance has a short power supply cord to
reduce the risk of anyone's tripping over or becoming
entangled in the cord. You may use an extension
cord if you are careful.
If you use an extension cord, be sure that:
Three-Pronged (Grounding) Plug
fu the extension cord has the same electrical rating
as the appliance.
fu the marked rating of the extension cord shall be
equal to or greater than the electrical rating of the
appliance.
.fu the extension cord is a grounding-type 3-wire
cord.
fu the extension cord does not drape over a
countertop or tabletop, where it can be pulled on
by children or tripped over accidentally.
fu the electrical cord is dry and not pinched or
crushed in any way.
NOTE: This oven draws 13 amperes at on 120 Volts, 60 Hz.
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