Viking 30 Inch Over-the-Range Microwave Oven Owners Manual - 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 properly grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See “ELECTRICAL GROUNDING
INSTRUCTIONS” on page 8.
• Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided Installation Manual.
• Some products such as whole eggs, sealed containers, and
closed 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 ap-
pliance when not in use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS