Kenmore Microwave Oven Use And Care Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk o f
b urns,
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 EX-
CESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on
Page 2.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" found on Page 6.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
comes together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth. (See "Care and
Cleaning" instructions on Page 56.)
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers--for example, closed glass jars--may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance 0nly for its intended use as
described in this manual.
16. To
a.
reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appli-
ance if paper, plastic, or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to
facilitate cooking.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is nec-
essary when used by children.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
8. 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.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjust-
ment.
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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS