Emerson Radio MW1188W - Manual (Page 3)

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 this
appliance.
2 Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO
E X C E S S I V E
M I C R O W A V E
ENERGY”
found on page 1.
3 This appliance must be grounded. Connect
only to a properly grounded outlet. See
“ G R O U N D I N G
INSTRUCTIONS”
found on page 5.
4 Install or locate this appliance only in
accordance with the provided installation
instructions.
5 Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers (for example, closed glass
jars) may explode and should not be heated
in this 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 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 the
nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
10 Do not cover or block any openings on this
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 location.
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 When cleaning surfaces of door and oven
that come together when closing the door,
use only mild, non-abrasive soaps or
detergents applied with a sponge or soft
cloth.
16 To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend
appliance if 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)
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.
17 Do not use this microwave oven to heat
corrosive chemicals (for example, sulfides
and chlorides). Vapors from such corrosive
chemicals may interact with the contact and
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2
If materials inside the oven ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn
oven off, and disconnect the power
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS