Maytag MMV1153BAS Use and Care Guide - Page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed to reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, or injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy. 1. READ all instructions before using oven. 2. READ AND FOLLOW the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" on page 4. 3. Install or locate this oven ONLY in accordance with the installation instructions in this manual. 4. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers-for example, closed glass jars-are able to explode and SHOULD NOT be HEATED in this oven. 5. Use this oven ONLY for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. 10. DO NOT heat baby bottles in oven. 11. DO NOT operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped. 12. This oven, including power cord, must be serviced ONLY by qualified service personnel. Special tools are required to service oven. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair, or adjustment. 13. DO NOT cover or block filter or other openings on oven. 14. DO NOT store this 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 locations. 15. DO NOT immerse cord or plug in water. 16. Keep cord AWAY from HEATED surfaces. 17. DO NOT let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 6. As with any appliance, CLOSE SUPERVISION is necessary when used by CHILDREN or INFIRM PERSONS. 18. Clean the ventilating hood frequently. 19. DO NOT allow grease to accumulate on the hood or filters. 7. See door cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section on page 19. 8. Baby food jars shall be open when heated and contents stirred or shaken before consumption, in order to avoid burns. 9. DO NOT use this oven for commercial purposes. It is made for household use only. 20. Use care when cleaning the ventilating hood filters. Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven cleaners may damage the filters. 21. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. 22. Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking equipment 36 inches or less wide. CAUTION To avoid risk of fire in the oven cavity: a. DO NOT overcook food. Carefully attend oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven. c. If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door CLOSED, turn oven off and disconnect the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. d. DO NOT use the cavity for storage. DO NOT leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5