Panasonic NE-17521 - Manual (Page 3)

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PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
Do not attempt to operate this oven with the (a)
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. Under normal conditions, the oven will
not operate with the door open.
Do not place any object
(b) between the oven front
face and the door, or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
Do not operate the oven (c) if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the :
door (bent) (1)
hinges and latches (broken or loose) (2)
door seals and sealing surfaces. (3)
The oven should not be adjusted or repaired
(d)
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use as much care as you use with a stove or any other
cooking device.
When using this electric appliance, 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:
Read all instructions before using the appliance. 1.
Read and follow 2. “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY,” found above.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a
3.
properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding
Instructions” found on page 4.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with
4.
the provided installation instructions found on page 4.
Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
5.
Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use 6.
this product near water for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and the like.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as
7.
described 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.
When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
8.
together on closing the door, use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth.
As with any appliance, close supervision is
9.
necessary when used by children.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
10.
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged or dropped.
Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
11.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 12.
Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 13.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified 14.
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed 15.
containers (for example, closed glass jars) may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
16.
Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance (a)
if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
(b)
bags before placing bag in oven.
If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep
(c)
oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect
the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or
circuit breaker panel.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
(d)
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the cavity when not in use.
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be 17.
overheated beyond the boiling point without
appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the
liquid. 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 A
SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO
THE LIQUID. To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
Do not overheat the liquid. (a)
Stir the liquid both before and halfway through (b)
heating it.
Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
(c)
After heating, allow the container to stand in the (d)
microwave oven for a short time before removing
the container.
Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
(e)
other utensil into the container.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
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