MICROWAVE OVEN
USER MANUAL
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Microwave Hood Combination Safety
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages.
WARNING
CAUTION
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen
if the instructions are not followed.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in minor personal injury or property damage.
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 safety interlocks.
(b) Do not place any object between the oven front face 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),
(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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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WARNING
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
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Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
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The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect
only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” found in this section and in the
provided Installation Instructions.
Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance
with the provided Installation Instructions.
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Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and
sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars –
are able to explode and should not be heated in the
microwave oven.
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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
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When flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals
or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
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Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
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The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Call an authorized service company
for examination, repair, or adjustment.
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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave
oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
before placing bags in oven.
– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door
closed, turn oven o, and disconnect the power cord, or
shut o 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.
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Liquids, such as water, coee, 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 THE CONTAINER
IS DISTURBED OR A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL IS
INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
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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.
– After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave
oven for a short time before removing the container.
– Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil
into the container.
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Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently - Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
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Use care when cleaning the vent-hood filter. Corrosive
cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may
damage the filter.
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Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave
oven.
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Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use
the microwave oven near water - for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, or similar locations.
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Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
CAUTION
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See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave
Oven Care” section.
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Oversized foods or oversized metal utensils should not
be inserted in the microwave oven as they may create a
fire or risk of electric shock.
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Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can burn
o the pad and touch electrical parts involving a risk of
electric shock.
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Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment.
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Intended to be used above ranges with maximum width
of 36” (91.44 cm).
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Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer’s
recommended accessories, in this oven when not in use.
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Do not store anything directly on top of the microwave
oven when the microwave oven is in operation.
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Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
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Dishes and containers can become hot. Handle with care.
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Hot foods and steam can cause burns. Carefully remove
container coverings, directing steam away from your
hands and face.
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Remove lids from baby food before heating. After heating
baby food, stir well to distribute the heat evenly. Always
test the temperature by tasting before feeding the baby.
The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to be
cooler than the food in the interior, which can be so hot
that it will burn the infant’s mouth.
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Do not put your face or body close to the appliance while
cooking or when opening the door just after cooking.
– Take care that children do not come too close to the
appliance.
– Failing to do so may result in children burning themselves.
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Keep children away from the door when opening or
closing it as they may bump themselves on the door or
catch their fingers in the door.
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Do not try to preheat the oven or operate it while empty.
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Do not cook without the glass tray in place on the oven
floor. Food will not cook properly without the tray.
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Do not use sealed containers. Remove seals and lids
before use. Sealed containers can explode due to
buildup of pressure even after oven has been turned o.
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