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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING. OPERATING AND CLEANING (Continued) ³6RPHSURGXFWVVXFKDVZKROHHJJVDQGVHDOHG FRQWDLQHUV³IRUH[DPSOHFORVHGMDUV³DUHDEOHWRH[SORGH and should not be heated in this microwave oven. ³'RQRWFRYHUDQ\SDUWRIWKHPLFURZDYHZLWKPHWDOIRLO This will cause overheating of the microwave. ³&RRNPHDWDQGSRXOWU\WKRURXJKO\³PHDWWRDWOHDVWDQ INTERNAL temperature of 160°F and poultry to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 180°F. Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness. ³0DNHVXUHDOOFRRNZDUHXVHGLQ\RXUPLFURZDYHRYHQLV suitable for microwaving. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.in compliance with cookware manufacturers' recommendations. ³,WLVLPSRUWDQWWRNHHSWKHDUHDFOHDQZKHUHWKHGRRU seals against the microwave. Use only mild, nonabrasive detergents applied with a clean sponge or soft cloth. Rinse well. SUPERHEATED WATER ³/LTXLGVVXFKDVZDWHUFRIIHHRUWHDDUHDEOHWREH 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. To reduce the risk of injury to persons: ³'RQRWRYHUKHDWWKHOLTXLG ³6WLUWKHOLTXLGERWKEHIRUHDQGKDOIZD\WKURXJKKHDWLQJLW ³'RQRWXVHVWUDLJKWVLGHGFRQWDLQHUVZLWKQDUURZQHFNV ³$IWHUKHDWLQJDOORZWKHFRQWDLQHUWRVWDQGLQWKH microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. ³8VHH[WUHPHFDUHZKHQLQVHUWLQJDVSRRQRURWKHUXWHQVLO into the container. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To prevent risk of electric shock, follow these instructions: ³3OXJPLFURZDYHLQWRDJURXQGHGSURQJRXWOHW ³'RQRWUHPRYHWKHJURXQGSURQJRUXVHDQDGDSWHU ³'RQRWXVHDQH[WHQVLRQFRUG Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. 7KLVDSSOLDQFHLVHTXLSSHGZLWKDSRZHUFRUGKDYLQJD grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. &RQVXOWDTXDOLILHGHOHFWULFLDQRUVHUYLFHWHFKQLFLDQLIWKH grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. A short power-supply is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled or tripping over a longer cord. Do not use an extension cord with this appliance. If WKHSRZHUFRUGLVWRRVKRUWKDYHDTXDOLILHGHOHFWULFLDQRU service technician install an outlet near the appliance. VENT FAN The fan will operate automatically under certain conditions. Take care to prevent the starting and spreading of accidental cooking fires while the vent fan is in use. ³C lean the underside of the microwave often. Do not allow grease to build up on the microwave or the fan filters. ³In the event of a grease fire on the surface units below the microwave oven, smother a flaming pan on the surface unit by covering the pan completely with a lid, a cookie sheet or a flat tray. PACEMAKERS ³U se care when cleaning the vent fan filters. Corrosive cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners, may damage the filters. ³W hen preparing flaming foods under the microwave, turn the fan on. ³N ever leave surface units beneath your microwave oven unattended at high heat settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite and spread if the microwave vent fan is operating. To PLQLPL]HDXWRPDWLFIDQRSHUDWLRQXVHDGHTXDWHVL]HG cookware and use high heat on surface units only when necessary. Most pacemakers are shielded from interference from electronic products, including microwaves. However, patients with pacemakers may wish to consult their physicians if they have concerns. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3