Panasonic NN-CD989S - Manual (Page 5)

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ore Operation
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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:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY”, found on page 4.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to a properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding
Instructions” found on page 7.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the provided installation instructions found
on page 7.
5. DO NOT cover or block any openings on this
appliance.
6. 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.
7. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
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.
The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or
cleaning will damage the appliance and may
result radiation leaks.
8. 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.
9. DO NOT allow children to use this appliance,
unless closely supervised by an adult.
DO NOT assume that because a child has
mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook
everything.
10. 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.
11. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water.
12. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
13. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or
counter.
14. This appliance should be serviced only by
qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest
authorized service facility for examination, repair
or adjustment.
15. Some products such as whole eggs with or
without shell, narrow neck bottles and sealed
containers—for example, closed glass jars—may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if 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 ignites, 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. To avoid the possible risk of a burn, the
appliance must not be used in areas such as
island-type countertops where the rear surfaces
would be exposed to user contact and the
appliance must be placed more than 3 feet
(92 cm) above the floor.
18. Superheated Liquids, such as water, coffee, or
tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling
point without showing evidence (or signs) of
boiling. Visible bubbling is not always present
when the container is removed from the
microwave oven.
THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS
SUDDENLY BOILING OVER WHEN THE
CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
(a) STIR THE LIQUID BOTH BEFORE AND
HALFWAY THROUGH HEATING IT.
(b) DO NOT heat water and oil, or fats together.
The film of oil will trap steam, and may
cause a violent eruption.
(c) DO NOT use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
(d) After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container.
19. DO NOT cook directly on the turntable. It can
crack, cause injury or damage to the oven.
20. DO NOT clean with metal scouring buttons.
Pieces can break off the button and touch
electrical parts involving a risk of electric shock.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS