Kenmore 88329 - Manual (Page 2)

YOUR SAFETY FIRST
The Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven, though simple to use, is not a toy. Respect it as an electric cooking
appliance. Become familiar with microwave enecgy. ks uses and limitations.
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
(a) DO NOT ATTEMPT to operate this oven with the door open since open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety
interlocks.
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(b) DO NOT PLACE any object between the oven front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
(c) DO NOT OPERATE the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly
and that there is no damage to the;
(1) DOOR (bent)
(2) HINGES AND LATCHES (broken or loosened)
(3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES
(d) THE OVEN SHOULD NOT BE ADJUSTED OR REPAIRED BY ANYONE EXCEPT PROPERLY
QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.
IMPORTANT—FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE OF YOUR OVEN
• The oven must be level.
• The glass tray must be in the oven during cooking.
® Place the cookware gently on the glass tray and handle the tray carefully to avoid possible breakage.
® When a browning dish is used, the browning dish bottom must be at least 3,16 in. above cooking
tray. Carefully read and follow the instructions for the browning dish. Incorrect usage may cause the
glass tray to break.
» The oven should be thoroughly checked by a trained service technician, should it be dropped or
damaged, before it is operated again.
• The electrical power cord must be kept dry and must not be pinched or crushed in any way.
• The oven has several built-in safety switches to make sure the power remains off when the door is
opened. DO NOT try to defeat these switches.
DON’TS
• DO NOT INSTALL YOUR OVEN OVER A RANGE, COOKTOP OR OTHER HEAT PRODUCING
APPLIANCE, OR DAMAGE TO THE OVEN MAY RESULT.
• DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with the door open.
® DO NOT run the oven empty without food in it.
» DO NOT cook bacon directly on the glass tray to avoid excessive local heating of the glass tray.
• DO NOT leave the temperature probe unplugged in the cavity when operating the oven.
• DO NOT let the temperature probe touch the side walls, glass tray or door of the cavity when in use.
• DO NOT plug the pointed end of the temperature probe into the socket inside the cavity.
• DO NOT use the temperature probe in a regular oven. This probe is designed for microwave oven
only.
9 DO NOT store burnable material, such as food, in your microwave oven.
« DO NOT heat any types of baby bottles or baby food. Uneven heating may occur and possibly cause
personal injury.
« DO NOT heat small-necked containers, such as syrup bottles, in the microwave oven.
9 DO NOT use this microwave oven for commercial purposes. This Sears Kenmore Microwave Oven is
made for household use only.
-------------------------------------------SAFETY CERTIFICATION-----------------------------------------------
The Sears Kenmore Microwave Ouen is designed and thoroughly tested to meet exacting safety standards. It
meets UL and FCC requirements and complies with safety performance standards of the U.S. Department of
Health and Human Services.