KitchenAid 1200-Watt Countertop Microwave Oven Use & Care Manual

MICROWAVE OVEN SAFETY

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.

We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety 
messages.

This is the safety alert symbol.

This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

These words mean:

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, 

fire, injury to persons, or exposure to excessive microwave 
energy:

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Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.

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Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID 

POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE 
ENERGY” found in this section. 

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The microwave oven must be grounded. Connect only to 

properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING 
INSTRUCTIONS” found in the “INSTALLATION 
INSTRUCTIONS” section. 

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Install or locate the microwave oven only in accordance 

with the provided Installation Instructions.

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Some products such as whole eggs in the shell and 

sealed containers - for example, closed glass jars - are 
able to explode and should not be heated in the 
microwave oven. 

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Use the microwave oven only for its intended use as 

described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals 
or vapors in the microwave oven. This type of oven is 
specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry food. It is not 
designed for industrial or laboratory use. 

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As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary 

when used by children. 

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Do not operate the microwave oven if it has a damaged 

cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been 
damaged or dropped. 

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The microwave oven should be serviced only by qualified 

service personnel. Call an authorized service company for 
examination, repair, or adjustment. 

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Do not cover or block any openings on the microwave oven. 

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Do not store this microwave oven outdoors. Do not use the 

microwave oven near water - for example, near a kitchen 
sink, in a wet basement, near a swimming pool, or similar 
locations.

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Do not immerse cord or plug in water. 

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Keep cord away from heated surfaces. 

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Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter. 

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See door surface cleaning instructions in the “Microwave 

Oven Care” section.

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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

– Do not overcook food. Carefully attend the microwave 

oven when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials 
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking. 

– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before 

placing bags in oven.

– If materials inside the oven ignite, keep oven door closed, 

turn oven off, and disconnect the power cord, or shut off 
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

– Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave 

paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when 
not in use.