Kenmore 721.80012 User Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The microwaveoven shouldbe servicedonly by • Do notstore anything directlyon top of the
qualifiedservicepersonnel.Call an authorized
servicecompanyfor examination,repair,or
adjustment.
• See door surfacecleaninginstructionsin the "Caring
for Your MicrowaveOven" section.
• To reducethe risk of fire in the ovencavity:
- Do not overcookfood. Carefullyattend the
microwaveovenwhen paper, plastic,or other
combustiblematerialsare placed insidethe ovento
facilitatecooking.
- Removewire twist-tiesfrom paper or plasticbags
beforeplacingbags in oven.
- If materialsinsidethe oven ignite,keep oven door
closed, turnoven off, and disconnectthe power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuitbreaker
panel.
- Do not use the cavity forstorage purposes.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.
• When flamingfoods underthe hood,turnthe fan on.
• Use carewhen cleaningthe vent-hoodfilter.
Corrosivecleaningagents,such as lye-basedoven
cleaners,may damagethe filter.
• Oversizedfoods or oversizedmetal utensilsshould
not be insertedin the microwaveoven as they may
create a fire or risk of electricshock.
• Donot clean with metal scouring pads. Piecescan
burn off the pad and touch electricalparts involvinga
riskof electricshock.
microwaveoven whenthe microwaveovenis in
operation.
• Do notcover or block any openingson the
microwaveoven.
• Do notstore this microwaveovenoutdoors.Do not
use the microwaveoven near water - for example,
near a kitchensink, in a wet basement,near a
swimmingpool, or similarlocation.
• Do notimmersecord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heatedsurfaces.
• Do notlet cord hang over edge of tableor counter.
• Do notmount over a sink.
• Do notcover racksor any otherpart of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheatingof the oven.
• 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 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;
1) Do not overheat the liquid.
2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating it.
3) Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
4) After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
5) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS