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AFETY
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY
(a) Do not attempt to operate this oven with the
door open since open-door operation can result
in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safe
ty interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the front face
of the oven and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is
particularly important that the oven door close
properly and that there is no damage to the 1)
door (bent or dented), 2) hinges and latches
(broken or loosened), 3) door seals and sealing
surfaces.
(d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by
anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
WARNING
Always observe Safety Precautions when
using your oven. Never try to repair the oven
on your own – there is dangerous voltage
inside. If the oven needs to be repaired, call
1-800-SAMSUNG for the name of an authorized service center near you.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce risk of burns, electric shock, fire,
personal injury or exposure to excessive
microwave energy:
• Read all safety instructions before using the appliance.
• Read and follow the specific “Precautions to Avoid
Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy” on this page.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
grounded outlets. See “Important Grounding Instructions”
on the next page of this manual.
• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the
installation instructions provided.
:
• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealed containers,
may explode if heated in this oven.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This type of oven is specifically 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.
Safety Instructions, continued
• 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.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for
examination, repair, or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any of the openings on this appliance.
• Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use near water
– for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or
near a swimming pool, etc.
• Keep the inside of the oven clean. Food particles or spat
tered oils stuck to the oven walls or floor can cause paint
damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven.
• 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.
• When cleaning door and oven surfaces, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft
cloth.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven:
a. Do not over cook food. Watch appliance carefully if
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
inside.
b . Remove wire twist-ties from plastic cooking bags before
placing bags in oven.
c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven door
closed, turn the oven off, disconnect the power cord, or
shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
d. Do not use the oven compartment for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in
the oven when not in use.
• Do not try to preheat oven or operate while empty.
• Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven floor.
Food will not cook properly without the tray.
• Do not defrost frozen beverages in narrow-necked bottles.
The containers can break.
• Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
• Carefully remove container coverings, directing steam away
from hands and face.
• After heating baby food, stir well and test temperature by
tasting before serving.
• A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risk of
becoming entangled in or tripping over a longer cord. Longer
cord sets or extension cords are available and may be used
with caution.
• Do not operate any other heating or cooking appliance
beneath this appliance.
• Do not mount unit over or near any portion of a heating or
cooking appliance.
• Do not mount over a sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance when
it is in operation.
SA V E TH E S E IN S T R U C T I O N S