S AFETY2 SAFETYPRECAUTIONS TOAVOID POSSIBLEE XPOSURE TOE XCESSIVEMICROWAVE E NERGY:(a) Do not attempt to operate this ovenwith the door open since open-dooroperation can result in harmfulexposure to microwave energy. It isimportant not to defeat or tamper withthe safety interlocks.(b) Do not place any object between thefront face of the oven and the door orallow soil or cleaner residue to accu-mulate on sealing surfaces.(c) Do not operate the oven if it is dam-aged. It is particularly important that theoven door close properly and that thereis no damage to the1) Door (bent or dented),2) Hinges and latches (broken orloosened),3) Door seals and sealing surfaces.(d) The oven should not be adjusted orrepaired by anyone except properlyqualified service personnel.WARNINGAlways observe Safety Precautionswhen using your oven. Never try torepair the oven on your own – there isdangerous voltage inside. If the ovenneeds to be repaired, call 1-800-SAM-SUNG for the name of an authorizedservice center near you.IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONSWARNING• Some items, like whole eggs and food in sealedcontainers, may explode if heated in this oven.• Use this appliance only for its intended use asdescribed in the 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 or labo-ratory use.• As with any appliance, close supervision is nec-essary when used by children.To reduce risk of burns, electricshock, fire, personal injury or expo-sure to excessive microwave energy:• Read all safety instructions before using theappliance.• Read and follow the specific “Precautions toAvoid Exposure to Excessive MicrowaveEnergy” on this page.• This appliance must be grounded. Connectonly to properly grounded outlets. See“Important Grounding Instructions” on page 4of this manual.• Install or place this appliance only in accordance with the installation instructionsprovided.S A V E TH E S E IN S T R U C T I O N SWhen using any electrical appliance,basic safety precautions should befollowed, including the following:MW8490W(mini) 2/20/99 2:51 PM Page 2