Dacor Contemporary 24 Inch Microwave Drawer User Guide - Manual (Page 4)

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
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 1.
3. This appliance must be properly grounded. See
page 1 and the separate installation instructions
for grounding instructions .
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—can
explode and should not be heated in the drawer.
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 the nearest Dacor
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 climb or sit on the drawer.
15. Be sure that fingers or other objects or materials
are not around the drawer opening when the
appliance is closed.
16. Do not put fingers or clothes around the drawer
guides when the appliance is opened or closed.
They could be caught in the guides when the
drawer is closed.
17. Be sure that the food and its container can fit
inside the drawer completely before closing it.
18. When cleaning drawer sealing surfaces that come
together on closing the drawer, use only mild, non-
abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge
or soft cloth. See cleaning instructions on page 16.
19. 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
drawer to facilitate cooking.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in drawer.
c. If materials inside the appliance ignite, keep
drawer door closed, turn microwave off and
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
d. Do not use the drawer for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils,
or food in the drawer when not in use.
20. 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.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the liquid both before and halfway through
heating.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks. Use a wide-mouthed container.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand
in the drawer for at least 20 seconds before
removing the container.
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
21. If the appliance light fails, consult a DACOR
AUTHORIZED SERVICER.
When using the appliance, 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: