FRIGIDAIRE 316495059 - Manual (Page 3)

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Read all instructions before using the appliance. •
Read and follow the specific • “PRECAUTIONS TO AvOId
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIvE MICROWAvE
ENERGY” on page 2.
This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly
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grounded outlet. See “ELECTRICAL GROUNdING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 4.
Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
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provided installation instructions.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers
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—for example, closed glass jars—are able to explode and
should not be heated in this microwave oven.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in
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this manual. do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This type of microwave 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
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used by children.
do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or
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plug, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged
or dropped.
This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service
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personnel. Contact nearest Electrolux Authorized Servicer
for examination, repair or adjustment.
do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
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do not store or use this appliance outdoors. do not use •
this product near water—for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement or near a swimming pool, or similar
locations.
do not immerse cord or plug in water.
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keep cord away from heated surfaces. •
do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. •
See door surface cleaning instructions on page 18. •
To reduce the risk of fire in the microwave oven cavity: •
do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when -
paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed
inside the microwave oven to facilitate cooking.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags
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before placing bag in microwave oven.
If materials inside the microwave oven should
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ignite, keep microwave oven door closed, turn
microwave oven off and disconnect the power
cord or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel.
do not use the cavity for storage purposes. do not
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leave paper products, cooking utensils or food in the
cavity when not in use.
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 A SPOON OR OTHER UTENSIL
IS INSERTEd INTO THE LIQUId.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
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do not overheat the liquid. -
Stir the liquid both before and halfway through -
heating it.
do not use straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
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Use a wide-mouthed container.
After heating, allow the container to stand in the
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microwave oven at least for 20 seconds before removing
the container.
Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
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utensil into the container.
If the microwave oven is installed as a built-in, observe •
the following instructions:
do not mount over a sink. -
do not store anything directly on top of the appliance -
surface when the appliance is in operation.
If the microwave oven light fails, consult a Electrolux •
AUThORIZEd SERvICER.
SAvE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause
serious bodily harm, death or property damage.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, injury to
persons, or exposure to excessive microwave energy when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following sections.
CAUTION
This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause
bodily injury or property damage.
Definitions
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
REAd ALL INFORMATION BEFORE USING
When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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