Important Safety Instructions - Maytag MMV1153AA User Manual

Important Safety Instructions

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive
microwave energy.
1. READ all instructions before using oven.
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific "PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 2.
3. Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with the
installation instructions in this manual.
4. 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.
5. Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as described
in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or
vapors in this oven. This type of oven is specifically
designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed
for industrial or laboratory use.
6. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM
PERSONS.
7. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and
Cleaning section.
8. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and
contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in
order to avoid burns.
9. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes. It is
made for household use only.
To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven 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.
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CAUTION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
10. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven.
11. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord
or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
12. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced
ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special tools are
required to service oven. Contact nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
13. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on
oven.
14. DO NOT store this oven 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.
15. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
16. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
17. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
18. Clean the ventilating hood frequently.
19. DO NOT allow grease to accumulate on the hood or
filters.
20. Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners may damage the filters.
21. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
22. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment 36 inches or less wide.
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.
d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT leave paper
products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not
in use.