Viking F20303 - Manual (Page 4)

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When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 4.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded
outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 6.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided instal-
lation instructions.
5. 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
microwave oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do
not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of micro-
wave oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not
designed for industrial or laboratory use.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by
children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel.
Contact nearest Viking Authorized Servicer for examination, repair or
adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
11. 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.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. See door surface cleaning instructions on page 35.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the microwave oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic
or other combustible materials are placed inside the microwave oven to
facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in
microwave oven.
c. If materials inside the microwave oven should 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.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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