Kenmore 88963 - Manual (Page 3)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 EX­
CESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on
page 2.
3. As with most cooking appliances, close
supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a
fire in the oven cavity .
NOTE: If a fire should start:
*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.
a. Do NOT grossly overcook foods. As many
grossly overcooked foods will cause fires in
the oven cavity, carefully attend the oven;
especially, if paper, plastic, or other com­
bustibles are placed inside the oven.
b. Do NOT store combustible items such as,
bread, cookies, etc. inside the oven because if
lightening strikes the power lines it may cause
the oven to turn ON.
c. Do NOT use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be
sure to inspect purchased items for wire
twist-ties and remove them before the item is
placed in the oven.
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4. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUND­
ING INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 6.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installaiion
instructions.
6. Some products such as whole eggs, water with
oil or fat, sealed containers and closed glass jars
for example may explode and should not be
heated in this oven.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual,
8. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
9. 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.
10. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for examination,
repair or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the
appliance.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
14. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
15. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
16 , When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
cdmes together on closing the door, use only
mild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth (See “Care and
Cleaning” instructions on page 47 .)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS