White-Westinghouse WST3506SB - Manual (Page 2)

15. See surface, door cleaning instructions on page 19.
16. 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.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off,
and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the cavity when not in use.
17. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated to the boiling point without 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 LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER
IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
1. Oversize foods or oversize metal utensils should not be inserted in a microwave oven as they may create
a fire or risk of electric shock.
2. Do not clean with metal scouring pads.
3. Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in this oven
when not in use.
4. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Inury to Persons:
1. Liquids such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated to the boiling point
without appearing to be boiling.
2. Do not use narrow necked containers to boil or reheat liquids.
3. The liquid may splash out during or after heating or when adding ingredients (instant coffee, etc)
resulting in possible harm or injury to persons.
4. To reduce the risk of injury, stir the liquid several times before heating.
5. After heating, allow the container to stand in microwave oven for at least 40 seconds
before removing the container.
6. Do not heat water and oil, or a fat together which may cause a violent eruption.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
a. Do not attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the
safety interlocks.
b. Do not place any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
c. Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close prop
erly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or
loosened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.
d. The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
WARNING : To reduce the risk of burns, 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 EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” found above.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet.
See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 4.
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
– are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food.
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.
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 or similar locations.
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.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
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