Kenmore 6646 Use and Care Guide - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your microwave oven to avoid harm to yourseif or damage to your oven. WARN IN-G - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy: 1. Read all the instructions before using your microwave oveR. 2. Do not allow children to use this oven without close supervision! 3. Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY foundon page 3. c) Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in water. d) Keep the cord away from heated surfaces. e) This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. 12. Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible 4. Do not tamper with the built - in safety switches on the oven door! The oven has several built-insafety switches to bubbling or boiling when the container is removed from the microwave oven is not always present. This could make sure the power is off when the door is open. 5. When cleaning the door and the surfaces that touch result in very hot liquids suddenly boiling over When the container is disturbed or when a spoon or other utensil is the door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or inserted into the liquid. To reduce the risk of injury to detergents and a sponge or soft cloth. 6. If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it thoroughly checked by a qualified service technician before using it again. 7. To avoid a fire hazard: a) Do not severely overcook foods. It can cause a fire in the oven. persons; 1) Do not overheat the liquid. 2) Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating it. 3) Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other utensil into the container once heating has begun. 4) Do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks. b) Do not use recycled paper products in your oven. They can contain particles that can cause arcing or may ignite. 5) After heating, allow the container to stand in the microwave oven for a short time before removing the container. c) Do not overcook potatoes. Overcooking could cause a fire. d) Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies, etc.) 13. Keep the glass tray and the turntable roller rest in the oven when you are cooking. 14. Do not use the oven outdoors. Do not store the oven in the oven, because if lightning strikes the power lines, it may cause the oven to turn ON. e) Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to remove them before placing the item in the oven. outdoors. Do not use this product near water. -for example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar location. 15. Do not cover or block any openings in the oven. f) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. 8. If a fire should start: 16. Do not run the microwave oven empty. 17. Do not let the cord hang over the edge of a table or counter. 18. Do not heat glass turntable excessively. a) Keep the oven door closed. b) Turn the oven off. - Do not cook bacon directly on the glass turntable. - Do not allow the grey film on special microwave cooking c) Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. packages to touch the glass turntable.Put the package on a microwave-safe dish. 9. Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. This microwave is made for household use only. - Keep a browning dish at least s_einch above the glass turntable. If you use the browning dish incorrectly, you 10. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions. 11. To avoid electric shock: could break the glass turntable. 19. Be careful not to chip or scratch the edges of the turntable. Chips or scratches may cause the turntable to a) This appliance must be grounded! Connect it only to a properly grounded outlet. (See the Grounding instructions on page 3.) b) Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged break during use. 20. Some produce such as whole eggs and sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars are able to explode and should not be heated in this oven. cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!