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Stand at arms length from the oven when opening 

the door to avoid getting scalded by escaping hot air 

or steam.
Do not operate the microwave oven when it is 

empty. The microwave oven will automatically 

shut down for 30 minutes for safety purposes. We 

recommend placing a glass of water inside the oven 

at all times to absorb microwave energy in case the 

microwave oven is started accidentally.
Install the oven in compliance with the clearances stated 

in this manual. (See installing your microwave oven.)
Take care when connecting other electrical 

appliances to sockets near the oven.

PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE 

MICROWAVE ENERGY. (MICROWAVE FUNCTION ONLY)

Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to 

microwave energy.

(a)  Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven 

with the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks (door latches) or to 
insert anything into the safety interlock holes.

(b)  Do NOT place any object between the oven door and front face or allow 

food or cleaner residues to accumulate on sealing surfaces. Ensure that the 
door and door sealing surfaces are kept clean by wiping after use first with a 
damp cloth and then with a soft dry cloth.

(c)  Do NOT operate the oven if it is damaged until it has been repaired by a 

qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer. It is 
particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no 
damage to the:
(1) door (bent)
(2) door hinges (broken or loose)
(3) door seals and sealing surfaces

(d)  The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone other than a properly 

qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer.

Do not operate the microwave oven for deep 

fat frying because the oil temperature cannot be 

controlled. This could result in a sudden boil over of 

the hot liquid. 

CAUTION

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in 

microwave ovens; DO NOT use any metallic 

containers, Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings, 

Skewers, forks, etc.

Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags.

Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and 

may damage the oven.
Do not use your microwave oven to dry papers or 

clothes.
Use shorter times for smaller amounts of food to 

prevent overheating and burning food.
Do not immerse the power cable or power plug in 

water and keep the power cable away from heat.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs 

should not be heated in microwave ovens since they 

may explode, even after microwave heating has 

ended; Also do not heat airtight or vacuum-sealed 

bottles, jars, containers, nuts inshells, tomatoes etc.
Do not cover the ventilation slots with cloth or paper. 

They may catch fire as hot air escapes from the 

oven. The oven may also overheat and switch itself 

off automatically, and will remain off until it cools 

sufficiently.
Always use oven mitts when removing a dish from 

the oven to avoid unintentional burns.
Stir liquids halfway during heating or after heating 

ends and allow the liquid stand at least 20 seconds 

after heating to prevent eruptive boiling.

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