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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
2.7 Cleaning safety
Follow these safety instructions when cleaning your
appliance.
WARNING
Be sure the entire appliance has cooled and grease has
solidified before attempting to clean any part of the
appliance.
CAUTION
Grease left on filters can re-melt and move into the vent.
Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on fan, filters, or exhaust ducts.
¡ Use care when cleaning the exhaust filters. Corrosive
cleaning agents, such as lye-based oven cleaners may
damage the filter.
→ "Cleaning and maintenance", Page 27
¡ When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that come
together on closing the door, use only mild, non-
abrasive soaps, or detergents applied with a sponge or
soft cloth. See door surface cleaning instructions.
→ "Cleaning and maintenance", Page 27
¡ Clean turntable roller rest and oven bottom frequently
to prevent excessive noise.
¡ Allow the glass tray to cool before cleaning or placing in
water.
2.8 Cooking safety
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
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Do not leave oven unattended while in use.
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Do not store flammable material next to or in the oven.
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When flaming foods under the microwave, always turn
the fan on.
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Do not operate the oven while empty. This could
damage the oven and result in a risk of fire.
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Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables or nonfood products in or near this
appliance. It is specifically designed for use when
heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and could result in injury.
Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in
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the oven. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for
cooking. Fire could result.
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Do not use recycled paper products unless labeled safe
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for microwave use. They may contain impurities which
may cause sparks and result in fires when used.
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Always use potholders when removing items from the
oven. The cooking container and the glass tray can be
hot even if the oven is cool.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation
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system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach
through fire to turn it off.
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Do not mount over sink.
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Do not store anything directly on top of the appliance
surface when the appliance is in operation.
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Oversized food or oversized metal utensils should not
be inserted in a microwave oven as they may create a
fire or risk of electric shock.
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Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces can
break off the pad and touch electrical parts involving a
risk of electric shock.
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Do not use paper products when appliance is operated
in the toaster mode.
Do not store any materials, other than manufacturer's
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recommended accessories, in this oven when not in
use.
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Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven with
metal foil. This will cause overheating of the oven.
2.9 In case of fire
If materials inside an oven should ignite:
¡ Keep door closed.
¡ Turn appliance off.
¡ Unplug the appliance or shut off at fuse or circuit
breaker.
2.10 Liquids
WARNING
Liquids such as water, coffee, or tea are able to be
overheated beyond the boiling point without appearing to
be boiling. Visible bubbling or boiling when the container
is removed from the microwave oven is not always
present. THIS COULD RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUID