Sunbeam smw5500 User Manual

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When using electrical 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: 
1. 
Read all instructions before using the appliance. 
2. 
Use this appliance only for its intended use as 
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive 
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type 
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or 
dry food. It is not designed for industrial or 
laboratory use. 
3. 
Do not operate the oven when empty. 
4. 
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. If 
the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced 
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a 
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a 
hazard. 
5. 
WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven 
without supervision when adequate instructions 
have been given so that the child is able to use 
the oven in a safe way and understands the 
hazards of improper use. 
6. 
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity: 
a. 
When heating food in plastic or paper 
container, keep an eye on the oven due to the 
possibility of ignition; 
b. 
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic 
bags before placing bag in oven. 
c. 
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug 
the appliance and keep the door closed in order 
to stifle any flames. 
d. 
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. 
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or 
food in the cavity when not in use. 
7. 
WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be 
heated in sealed containers since they are liable 
to explode. 
8. 
Microwave heating of beverage can result in 
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be 
taken when handling the container. 
9. 
Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage 
oven parts and utensils and even result in skin 
burns. 
10. 
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. 
11. 
Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, 
whole squashes, apples and chestnuts before 
cooking. 
12. 
The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars 
should be stirred or shaken and the temperature 
should be checked before serving in order to 
avoid burns. 
13. 
Cooking utensils may become hot because of 
heat transferred from the heated food. 
Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil. 
14. 
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they 
are suitable for use in microwave oven. 
15. 
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other 
than a trained person to carry out any service or 
repair operation which involves the removal of 
any cover which gives protection against 
exposure to microwave energy. 
 
1. 
Arrange food carefully. Place thickest 
areas towards outside of dish. 
2. 
Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest 
amount of time indicated and add more as 
needed. Food severely overcooked can 
smoke or ignite. 
3. 
Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent 
spattering and help foods to cook evenly. 
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