WestBend EM925AKS-P1 Instruction Manual - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CAUTION WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: • Read all instructions before using the may explode and should not be heated appliance. • Read and follow the specific: "PRECAU- TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY" found on page 2. • As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity. in the oven. • Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use. • To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: • As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used i). Do not overcook food. Carefully attend by children. the appliance when paper, plastic, or • Do not operate this oven if it has a other combustible materials are placed damaged cord or plug, if it is not inside the oven to facilitate cooking. working properly or if it has been ii).Remove wire twist-ties and metal damaged or dropped. handles from paper or plastic • This appliance should be serviced only containers/bags before placing them in by qualified service technicians. the oven. • Contact the nearest authorized service iii). If materials inside the oven ignite, facility for examination, repair or keep the oven door closed. Turn the adjustment. oven off, and unplug the appliance. • Do not cover or block any openings on Disconnect the power cord, shut off the oven. power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel. • Do not store or use this appliance iv). Do not use the oven cavity for storage outdoors. purposes. Do not leave paper products, • Do not use this oven near water, for cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use. example, near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or • This oven must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See "GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS"found on page 5. • Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided. • Some products such as whole eggs, sealed containers, or closed glass jars similar locations. • 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. • When cleaning interior or exterior surfaces, used only mild, nonabrasive, soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth. English-3