Important Safety Information - Amana ASE7000 Service Manual

Important Safety Information

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Do not become exposed to radiation from the
microwave generator or other parts conducting
microwave energy.
Basic design of this microwave oven makes it an
inherently safe device to both use and service. However,
there are some precautions which should be followed
when servicing microwave ovens to maintain this safety.
These are as follows:
1. Always operate unit from an adequately grounded
outlet. Do not operate on a two-wire extension cord.
2. Before servicing unit (if unit is operable) perform
microwave leakage test.
3. Oven should never be operated if door does not fit
properly against seal, hinge/hinge bearings are
damaged or broken; choke is damaged, (pieces
missing, etc.); or any other visible damage can be
noted. Check choke area to ensure that this area is
clean and free of all foreign matter. If any above
problems occur take the following steps:
• Tell the user not to operate the oven.
• Contact Amana immediately.
4. If oven operates with door open and produces
microwave energy, take the following steps:
• Tell the user not to operate the oven.
• Contact Amana immediately.
5. Always have oven disconnected when outer case is
removed except when making "live" tests called for in
the service manual. Do not reach into equipment
area while unit is energized. Make all connections
for the test and check them for tightness before
plugging cord into outlet.
6. Always ground capacitors on magnetron filter box and
H.V. capacitor with an insulated-handle screwdriver
before working in high voltage area of equipment
compartment. Some types of failures will leave a
charge in capacitors and the discharge could cause a
reflex action which could make you injure yourself.
7. In the area of the transformer, capacitor, diode, and
magnetron there is HIGH VOLTAGE. When unit is
operating, keep area clean and free of anything which
could possibly cause an arc or ground, etc.
8. DO NOT for any reason defeat interlock switches,
there is no valid reason for this action at any time;
nor will it be condoned by Amana.
CAUTION
9. Microwave ovens should never be operated with:
• Any components removed and/or bypassed
• Any of the safety interlocks are found to be
defective
• Any of the seal surfaces which are failing, missing
or damaged
10. To ensure that unit does not emit excessive
microwave leakage and to meet Department of Health
and Human Services guidelines check oven for
microwave leakage using Narda Model 8110B or
Holaday HI1501, HI1510, HI1710 leakage monitor as
outlined in instructions. Maximum leakage level
allowed is 4mw/cm
11. If servicer encounters an emission reading over
2
4mw/cm , servicer is to cease repair and contact
Amana Service Department immediately for further
direction. Amana will contact the proper Government
Agency upon verification of test results.
12. Install or locate this equipment ONLY in accordance
with the installation instructions in this manual.
13. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers – for example, closed glass jars – may
explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this
equipment.
14. Use this equipment ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this equipment. This type of
equipment is specifically designed to heat or cook. It
is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
15. As with any equipment, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN.
16. DO NOT operate this equipment if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
17. This equipment, including power cord, must be
serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special
tools are required to service equipment. Contact
nearest authorized service facility for examination,
repair, or adjustment.
18. DO NOT cover or block any openings on the
equipment.
19. DO NOT store this equipment outdoors. DO NOT use
this product near water – for example, near a kitchen
sink, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool,
and the like.
20. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
21. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
22. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
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