Kenmore 88762 - 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 Page 2.
3. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is
necessary to reduce the risk of 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 combustibles 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.
4. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found on Page 6.
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 and sealed containers—for example, closed glass
jars—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 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” instructions on
Page 31.)
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