Sears Microwave Oven - 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 EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” found on page2.
3. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision
is necessary to reduce the risk df 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 cav­
ity, carefully attend the oven; especially, if paper,
plastic, or other combustibles are placed inside the
oven.
b. Do NOT use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not store cooking utensils, or combustible
items such as paper products, bread, cookies, etc.
inside the oven because if lightning 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 re­
move them before the item is placed in the oven.
4. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found on page 5.
5. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation 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 de­
scribed in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of
oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food. It
is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
8 . As with any appliance, close supervision is neces­
sary 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 serv­
ice facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
11. Do not cover or block any openings on the appli­
ance.
12. Do not store or use 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.
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
comes together on closing the door, use only mild,
non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a
sponge or soft cloth. (See “Care and Cleaning” in­
structions on page 22.)
17. Do not use paper products when appliance is ope­
rated in the convection or micro/convection combi­
nation mode.
18. Do not store any materials, other than manufac­
turer’s recommended accessories, in this oven
when not in use.
19. Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the
oven.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY CERTIFICATION
The Sears Kenrnore Microwave/Convection Oven is designed and thoroughly tested to meet exacting safety standards. It meets
UL and FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U. S. Department of Health and Human
Services.