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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• Read and follow the specifi c “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS”
on page 4.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers —for
example, closed glass jars—are able to explode and should
not be heated in this microwave oven.
• 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 microwave oven is specifi cally designed
to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
• As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when
used by children.
• 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.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualifi ed service
personnel. Contact nearest Electrolux Authorized Servicer for
examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• 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, or similar locations.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• See door surface cleaning instructions on page 26.
• Do not mount over a sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface
when the appliance is in operation.
• To reduce the risk of fi re in the microwave oven cavity:
- Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance
when paper, plastic or other combustible materials
are placed inside the microwave oven to facilitate
cooking.
- Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in microwave oven.
- If materials inside the microwave oven ignite,
keep microwave oven door closed, turn microwave
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. 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 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
A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE
LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
- Do not overheat the liquid.
- Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it.
- Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
Use a wide-mouthed container.
- After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven at least for 20 seconds before removing
the container.
- Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
• Clean ventilation openings and grease fi lters frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on ventilation
openings, louver or grease fi lters.
• Use care when cleaning the louver and the grease fi lters.
Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners,
may damage the louver and the grease fi lters.
• When fl aming food under the hood, turn the fan on.
• This appliance is suitable for use above both gas and electric
cooking equipment 36” wide or less.
READ ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, burns, electric shock, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following sections.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
Defi nitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
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