Important Safety Instructions - Maytag ACM1580AB Service Manual

Important Safety Instructions

Recognize this symbol as a SAFETY message
Recognize this symbol as a HOT SURFACE warning
When using electrical equipment, basic safety precautions should be followed to avoid the risk of burns, electrical
shock, fire or injury to persons.
1. READ all instructions before using the appliance.
2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific
"PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY."
3. This appliance MUST BE GROUNDED. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See
"GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS."
4. Install or locate this appliance ONLY in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
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 ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat or cook.
It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN.
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 adjustment.
10. DO NOT cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
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WARNING
11. DO NOT store 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, etc.
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. See door cleaning instructions.
16. DO NOT operate any heating or cooking appliance
beneath this appliance.
17. DO NOT mount unit over or near any portion of a
heating or cooking appliance.
18. DO NOT mount over a sink.
19. DO NOT store anything directly on top of the
appliance surface when the appliance is in
operation.
20. Oversized foods or oversized utensils should not
be inserted in a microwave/convection oven as
they may create a fire or risk of electrical shock.
21. DO NOT clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts
involving risk of electrical shock.
22. DO NOT use paper products when appliance is
operated in convection or combination mode.
23. DO NOT store any materials, other than
manufacturer's recommended accessories, in this
appliance when not in use.
24. DO NOT cover racks or any other part of the oven
with metal foil. Covered racks will cause
overheating of the oven.
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