Important Safety Information - Amana UCRC518T2 Service Manual

Important Safety Information

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CAUTION
Do not become exposed to radiation from the
microwave generator or other parts conducting
microwave energy.
Basic design of this microwave oven makes it an inherently
safe device to both use and service. However, there are
some precautions which should be followed when servic-
ing microwave oven to maintain this safety. These are as
follows:
1. Always operate unit from an adequately earthed
outlet. Do not operate on a two-wire extension cord.
2. Before servicing unit (if unit is operable) perform
microwave leakage test.
3. Oven should never be operated if door does not fit
properly against seal, hinge/hinge bearings are
damaged or broken; choke is damaged, (pieces
missing, etc.); or any other visible damage can be
noted. Check choke area to ensure that this area is
clean and free of all foreign matter. If any above
problems occur take the following steps:
• Tell the user not to operate the oven.
• Contact Amana immediately.
4. If oven operates with door open and produces
microwave energy, take the following steps:
• Tell the user not to operate the oven.
• Contact Amana immediately.
5. Always have power disconnected when outer case is
removed except when making "live" tests called for
in this manual. Do not reach into equipment area
while unit is energized. Make all connections for the
test and check them for tightness before plugging
cord into outlet.
6. Always earth capacitors on magnetron filter box and
H.V. capacitor with an insulated-handle screwdriver
before working in high voltage area of equipment
compartment. Some types of failures will leave a
charge in capacitors and the discharge could cause
a reflex action which could make you injure yourself.
7. In the area of the transformer, capacitor, diode, and
magnetron there is HIGH VOLTAGE. When unit is
operating, keep area clean and free of anything
which could possibly cause an arc or earth, etc.
8. DO NOT for any reason defeat interlock switches,
there is no valid reason for this action at any time;
nor will it be condoned by Amana.
9. Microwave oven should never be operated with:
• Any components removed and/or bypassed
• Any of the safety interlocks are found to be
defective
• Any of the seal surfaces are defective, missing, or
damaged
10. To ensure that unit does not emit excessive
microwave leakage and to meet Department of
Health and Human Services guidelines check oven
for microwave leakage using Narda Model 8100,
8200, Holaday HI1500, HI1501, or Simpson 380M
leakage monitor as outlined in instructions.
Maximum leakage level allowed is 4mw/cm
11. If servicer encounters an emission reading over
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4mw/cm , servicer is to cease repair and contact
Amana Service Department immediately for further
direction. Amana will contact the proper government
agency upon verification of test results.
12. Install or locate this equipment ONLY in accordance
with the installation instructions in this manual.
13. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers – for example, closed glass jars – may
explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this
equipment.
14. Use this equipment ONLY for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this equipment. This type of
equipment is specifically designed to heat or cook. It
is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
15. As with any equipment, CLOSE SUPERVISION is
necessary when used by CHILDREN.
16. DO NOT operate this equipment if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
17. This equipment, including power cord, must be
serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel.
Special tools are required to service equipment.
Contact nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
18. DO NOT cover or block any openings on the
equipment.
19. DO NOT store this equipment outdoors. DO NOT
use this product near water – for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
20. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
21. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces.
22. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
23. To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician or
pacemaker manufacture about effects of microwave
energy on pacemakers.
24. Before returning a microwave to a consumer, verfiy
proper switch interlock action. The primary and
secondary switches MUST open when door handle is
actuated. The monitor switch MUST close at 1/4 inch
when door is opened.
25. Before returning a microwave to consumer, be sure
door spacing is reasonably uniform along top,
bottom, sides, and measures 1/8 inch or less.
26. An authorized servicer must inspect equipment
annually. Record inspections and repairs for future
reference.
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