Microwave Oven Safety - Kenmore 767. 8505 Use & Care Manual

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your microwave
oven. Always read and obey all safety messages.
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will identify the hazard, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury,
and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
WARNING:
burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
• Read all instructions before using the
microwave oven.
• Read and follow the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY" found on page 5.
• The microwave oven must be grounded.
Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS" found
on page 5.
• Install or locate the microwave oven only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
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Microwave Oven Safety

Your safety and the safety of others is very important.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will be preceded by the safety alert symbol and the
word "DANGER" or "WARNING." These words mean:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
You will be killed or seriously injured
if you do not follow instructions immediately.
You can be killed or seriously injured
if you do not follow instructions.
• Some products such as whole eggs in
the shell and sealed containers, such as
closed jars, can explode and should not
be heated in the microwave oven.
• Use the microwave oven only for its
intended use as described in this manual.
• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in the microwave oven. This type of oven
is specifically designed to heat, cook, or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision
is necessary when used by children.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if
it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is
not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.