Merrychef 402s - Manual (Page 4)

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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 ON
PAGE 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 5.
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 jars — may 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. This appliance should not be 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 the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
10 Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance including air vents/filters and steam outlet.
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, and the like.
12. Do not immerse the cord or plug in water.
13. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. Either:
i) 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.
ii) When separate cleaning instructions
are provided, see door surface cleaning
instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
iii) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect
the power cord , or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
iv) 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 beyond 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 UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
18. DO NOT operate using microwave only or
combination function without food or liquid inside the
oven as this may result in overheating and may cause
damage.
19. NEVER remove the exterior of the oven.
20. NEVER remove any fixed internal parts of the oven.
21. NEVER tamper with the control panel, door, seals,
or any other part oven.
22. DO NOT obstruct air vents/filters or steam outlet.
23. NEVER hang dish towels or cloths on any part of
the oven.
24. If the door seals are damaged, the oven must be
repaired by an approved Service Agent.
25. If the power cable is damaged in any way it MUST
be replaced by an approved Service Agent.
26. When handling hot liquids, foods, and containers,
care should be taken to avoid scalds and burns.
27. When heating liquids using microwave only or
combination function, the contents should be stirred
prior to heating to avoid eruptive boiling.
28. Feeding bottles and baby food jars should be
opened when heating, the contents stirred or shaken
and the temperature checked prior to consumption to
avoid burns.
29. Never use the oven to heat alcohol, e.g. brandy,
rum etc. Also, food containing alcohol can more easily
catch fire if overheated.
30. Never attempt to deep fry in the oven.
16. To reduce risk of fire in the cavity:
i) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the
oven to facilitate cooking.
ii) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven