FRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGYa) DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in harmfulexposure 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 toaccumulate on sealing surfaces.c) DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly andthat 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 INSTRUCTIONSWhen using electrical appliances, basic safetyprecautions should be followed, including thefollowing:WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessivemicrowave energy:1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.2. Read and follow the specific ”precautions toavoid possible exposure to excessive microwaveenergy” above.3. The oven must be placed on a countertop whichis a minimum of 920mm(36 inches) from thefloor. For correct operation, the oven must havesufficient air flow. Allow7.8” of space above theoven, 4” at back and 2” at both sides. Do notcover or block any openings on the appliance. Donot remove feet.4. This appliance must be grounded. Connectedonly to properly grounded outlet. See “groundinginstructions” on page 3.5. Some products such as whole eggs, sealedcontainers, and closed glass jars, for example, mayexplode and should not be heated in this oven.6. Use this appliance only for its intended use asdescribed in this manual. Do not use corrosivechemicals or vapors in this appliance. This typeof oven is specifically designed to heat, cook ordry food. It is not designed for industrial orlaboratory use.7. As with any appliance, close supervision isnecessary when used by children.8. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend applianceif paper, plastic or other combustible materialsare placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bagsbefore placing bag in oven.c. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keepoven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnectthe power cord or shut off power at the fuse orcircuit breaker panel.d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Donot leave paper products, cooking utensils orfood in the cavity when not in use.9. Microwave heating of beverages can result indelayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to betaken when handling the container.10. Do not deep fry food in the microwave. It isdifficult to control the fat which could cause a firehazard.11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes,whole squash, apples and chestnuts beforecooking.12. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jarfoods should be stirred or shaken and thetemperature should be checked before serving inorder to avoid burns.13. See door surface cleaning instructions on page15.CONTINUES ON PAGE 32