Important Safety Instructions - Venmar Jazz VJ10430SS Homeowner's Operating Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
When using an electric appliance, basic precautions should always be followed including the following:
WARNING
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, INJURY TO PERSONS OR EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
• Do not attempt to operate this microwave 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 interlocks.
• Do not place any object between the microwave oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the microwave oven door
close properly and that there is no damage to the:
• Door (bent or dented)
• Hinges and latches (broken or loosened)
• Door seals and sealing surfaces
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlets.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or
vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifi cally 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.
• Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces (including the back of the oven).
• Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating baby food, stir well to distribute the heat evenly.
Always test temperature by tasting before feeding the baby. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to
be cooler than the interior, which can be so hot as to burn the infant's mouth.
• Liquids, such as water, milk, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing
to be boiling. 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 THE CONTAINER
IS DISTURBED BY A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSILS, INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
a) Do not overheat liquids.
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 utensils into the container.
• Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away from your
hands and face.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (e.g.: closed jar) may explode if heated in this oven.
Remove seals and lids before use.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped. When the power plug or power cord is damaged, contact your nearest service center.
• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.
• Do not immerse the power cord or plug in water and do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not let the power cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• Do not pull on the power cord to unplug the unit. Do it by grasping the power cord plug.
• Do not try to preheat the microwave oven or operate it while empty.
• Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles. The containers can break.
• Dishes, containers and the inside of the appliance may become hot. Handle with care.
• If the appliance generates a strange noise, a burning smell or smoke, unplug the power cord immediately and
contact your nearest service center.
• When cleaning the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and gloves.
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