Viking 24 Inch Countertop Microwave Oven Use and Care - Manual (Page 7)

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Getting Started
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:
• Read all instructions before using the appliance.
• Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 4.
• This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 7.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Manual.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers — For example glass jars are able to explode
and should not be heated in the appliance.
• Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or
vapors in this appliance. This appliance 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 used by children.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the appliance cavity:
– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic or other combustible materials
are placed inside the appliance to facilitate cooking.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in appliance.
– If materials inside the appliance ignite, keep appliance door closed, turn microwave off and shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
– Do not use the appliance for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or
food in the appliance when not in use.
• 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.
• This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest Authorized Servicer
for examination, repair or adjustment.
• Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.
• Do not store or use this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water such as,
near a kitchen sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool or similar locations.
• Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
• See oven surface cleaning instructions on page 23.
• Do not mount over sink.
• Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance surface when the appliance is in operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS