Important Safety Instructions; General Safety Information I; Reducing Fire Risk I - TurboChef Sota Owner's Manual

IMPOrTANT SAfETy INSTruCTIONS

WARNING: When operating this oven, strictly adhere to the following safety precautions to
reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury, damage to oven or property near oven, or
possible exposure to excessive microwave energy.
General Safety Information
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
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Read and follow the specific "Precautions to be Observed to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive
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Microwave Energy" found on page ii.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See "Grounding
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Instructions" on page ii.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions.
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This appliance should be serviced by qualified service personnel only. Contact the nearest authorized
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service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment.
Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
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Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without
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appearing to be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave
oven is not always present. this could result in very hot liquid suddenly boiling over when
the container is disturbed or a utensil is inserted into the liquid.
warning: The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars must be stirred or shaken and the
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temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns (IEC 60335-2-90).
a Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens (IEC 60335-2-90).
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do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance; it is not designed for industrial/laboratory use.
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warning: do not heat liquids or other foods in sealed containers (e.g., jars, whole eggs, etc.) since
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they are liable to explode.
do not allow children to use this appliance.
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do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, is not working properly, or has been
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damaged or dropped. See "Power Cord Replacement" found on page ii.
do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
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do not store this appliance outdoors.
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do not use this product near water (e.g., near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool).
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do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
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do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter.
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do not use a water jet for cleaning. See pages 5-6 in this manual for proper cleaning procedures.
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warning: Due to the nature of the appliance, the floors around it may be slippery.
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This appliance is not to be used by children or persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
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capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
reducing fire risk
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags used to facilitate cooking in the oven.
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a If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off, and disconnect the
power cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the oven. Keep the door closed to stifle any flames.
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do not use the cook cavity for storage purposes.
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do not overcook food. Carefully attend to the oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
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placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when the oven is not in use.
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