Magic Chef MCO2212ARW - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
1 1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
1 2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found
on page 1.
1 3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS" on page 4.
1 4. Install or locate this appliance in accordance
with the provided installation instructions. Do
not mount over a sink.
1 5. This over-the-range oven was designed for use
over ranges no wider than 22 inches. It may be
installed over both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
1 6. For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit
breaker.
1 7. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers-for example, closed are able to
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
In rare instances, poached eggs have been
known to explode. Cover poached eggs and
allow a standing time of one minute before
cutting into them.
1 8. Foods with unbroken outer "skin" such as
potatoes, sausages, tomatoes, apples, chicken
livers and other giblets, and egg yolks (see
previous caution) should be pierced to allow
steam to escape during cooking. "Boilable"
cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced, or vented.
1 9. Do not heat, store or use flammable materials in
or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire
hazard or explosion.
10. 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, cook, or
defrost food. It is not designed for industrial,
laboratory, or commercial use. It is intended for
home use only.
11. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
12. 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.
13. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
14. Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
15. Do not use or 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, or similar locations.
16. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
17. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
18. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
19. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.
20. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance when paper, plastic, or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking. Avoid using
recycled paper products. Do not use
newspaper or other printed paper in the oven.
Such products sometimes contain impurities
which could ignite.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the
power cord, or shut off the power at the fuse
or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in
the oven when not in use.
e. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave
approved popcorn popper or in a commercial
package recommended especially for
microwave ovens.
f. Do not overcook potatoes. They might
dehydrate and catch fire.
g. Do not use for drying clothes, lines,
newspaper or similar non-food items.
21. Do not operate the oven when empty or with an
empty utensil to avoid damage to the oven and
danger of fire.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
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