Kenmore 721.62752 Use & Care Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The microwaveoven shouldbe servicedonly by
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Call an authorized
servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or
adjustment.
• See door surfacecleaninginstructionsin the "Caring
for Your MicrowaveOven"section.
• To reducethe risk of fire in theoven cavity:
- Do not overcookfood. Carefullyattend the
microwaveoven if paper,plastic,or other
combustiblematerialsare placed insidethe ovento
facilitatecooking.
- Removewire twist-tiesfrom paper or plasticbags
beforeplacingbags in oven.
- If materialsinsidethe oven should ignite,keep
oven door closed,turnoven off, and disconnectthe
powercord, or shut off powerat the fuse or circuit
breakerpanel.
- Do not use the cavityfor storagepurposes.Do not
leavepaper products,cooking utensils,or food in
the cavitywhen not in use.
• Suitablefor use above bothgas and electriccooking
equipment.
• Intendedto be usedabove rangeswith maximum
width of 36 inches (91 cm).
• CleanVentilatingHoods Frequently-Greaseshould
not be allowedto accumulateon hood or filter.
• Whenflaming foods under the hood,turn thefan on.
• Use carewhen cleaningthe vent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,such as lye-basedoven ::i
cleaners,may damagethe filter. ::i
• Oversizedfoods or oversizedmetal utensilsshould ::i
not be insertedin the microwaveoven as they may ::i
create a fire or risk of electricshock.
• Do notclean with metal scouringpads. Piecescan ::i
burn off the pad and touch electricalparts involvinga :
risk of electricshock. ::i
• Do notstore anything directlyon top of the ::i
microwaveoven whenthe microwaveoven is in ::i
operation. ::i
• Do notcover or block any openingson the ::i
m crowave oven
• Do notstore this microwaveovenoutdoors.Do not :
use the microwaveoven near water- for example, ::i
near a kitchensink, in a wet basement,or near a
swimmingpool, and the like. ::i
• Do notimmersecord or plug in water. ::i
• Keep cord away from heatedsurfaces. ::i
• Do notlet cord hang over edge of tableor counter. ::i
• Do notmount over a sink.
• Do notcover racksor any otherpart of the oven with :
metal foil. This will cause overheatingof the oven. ::i
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this 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.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged, tt is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the:
(1) Door (bent),
(2) Hinges and latches (broken or loosened),
(3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.