Important Safety Instructions; Save These Instructions - Panasonic NN-S262 Operating Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other
cooking device. When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING
—To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY," found on page 1.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found on page 5.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
the installation instructions found on page 4.
5. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
6. Do not store or use this appliance 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.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive
chemicals, vapours, or non-food products in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed
to heat, or cook food. It is not designed for industrial
or laboratory use. The use of corrosive chemicals in
heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and
may result in radiation leaks.
8. When cleaning surfaces of the door and oven that
come together on closing the door, use only mild,
non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth.
9. Do not allow children to use this appliance, unless
closely supervised by an adult.
10. 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.
11. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13. Do not let cord hang over edge of a table or counter.
14. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
servicentre for examination, repair or adjustment.
15. Some products such as whole eggs, narrow neck
bottles and sealed containers—for example, closed
glass jars—may explode and should not be heated in
this oven.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if
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 should 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 purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the

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liquid. 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 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.
(e) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
18. This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and
electric cooking equipment 36 inches (91.4 cm) or
less wide. To reduce the risk of fire and electric
shock, install at least 13
cooktop, measured to the bottom of the oven.
19. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
20. Use care when cleaning the Grease filter. Corrosive
cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners,
may damage the filter. Clean in hot detergent solution
every month.
21. Never flame foods under the oven with the vent fan
operating because it may spread the flames.
Glass Tray (Turntable)
1. DO NOT operate the oven without Roller Ring and
Glass Tray in place.
2. DO NOT operate the oven without the Glass Tray fully
engaged on the drive hub. Improper cooking or
damage to the oven could result. Verify that the Glass
Tray is properly engaged and rotating by observing its
rotation when you press Start.
3. Only use the Glass Tray specifically designed for this
oven. Do not substitute any other glass tray.
4. Sometimes the Glass Tray can become too hot to
touch. Be careful touching the Glass Tray during and
after cooking. If the Glass Tray is hot, allow to cool
before cleaning or placing in water.
5. DO NOT cook directly on the Glass Tray. Always
place food in a microwave-safe dish, or on a rack set
in a microwave-safe dish.
6. If food or utensil on Glass Tray touches oven walls,
causing the tray to stop moving, the tray will
automatically rotate in the opposite direction. This is
normal.
7. Glass Tray can turn in eirther direction.
8. Even when operating "Turntable off" mode, place
Roller Ring and Glass Tray correctly.
Roller Ring
1. Roller Ring and oven floor should be cleaned
frequently to prevent excessive noise.
2. Roller Ring must always be used for cooking along
with Glass Tray.
3. Always replace Roller Ring and Glass Tray in their
proper positions.
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