Important safety instructions – Hestan 24 Inch Countertop Convection Microwave Oven Use and Care Manual User Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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 5.

3. This appliance must be properly grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See

“ELECTRICAL SUPPLY AND GROUNDING” on page 3.

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 - are able

to explode and should not be heated in the 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 microwave is specifically designed to heat and cook

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 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, near a swimming pool or similar locations.

12. Do not immerse the power cord or plug in water.
13. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. To safely clean the unit, see “CLEANING AND CARE” on page 34.
16. Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
17. Do not mount over a sink.
18. To reduce the risk of fire in the appliance 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 appliance ignite, keep microwave oven door closed, turn microwave off

and shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

d) Do not use the microwave oven for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking

utensils, or food in the microwave oven when not in use.

19. Liquids, such as water, coffee or tea are able to be overheated beyond the boiling point without

appearing to be boiling due to surface tension of the liquid. Visible bubbling or boiling when

the container is removed from the appliance 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.

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be

followed, including the following:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or

exposure to excessive microwave energy.