Avanti MT112K1B Instruction Manual - Page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following: ~WARNING~ To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or Exposure to excessive microwave energy when using your appliance, follow these basic precautions: · Read all instructions before using the appliance. · Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 6. · This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. SEE GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS found on page 8. · Install or locate the appliance only in accordance with the provided installation instructions. · When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that comes together on the closing door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. · Liquids, such as water, coffee, 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 UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID. · To reduce the risk of injury to person: · 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. · Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-(for example, closed glass jars) may explode and should not be heated in microwave oven. · Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this 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. · Do not operate this microwave oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. · To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: · Do not overcook food. Carefully attend microwave oven if paper, plastic, or combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. · Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing bag in oven. · If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall switch, or shut off 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. · Only qualified service personnel should service this appliance. Contact the nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment. · Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance. · Do not use this microwave oven to heat corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides and chlorides). Vapors from such corrosive chemicals may interact with the contact and springs of the safety interlock switches thereby rendering them inoperable. · 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. · Never clean appliance parts with flammable fluids. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. · Do not store or use gasoline or any other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. The fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion. · Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water - for example near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar locations -SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS- 5