Hobart HFBMW3 User Manual

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When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions must 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. Do not use metal utensils in this oven.

2. Read all instructions before using oven.

3. Read and follow the “Precautions to Avoid Possible Exposure to Excessive Microwave Energy”

on the next page.

4. This oven must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded outlet. See ELECTRICAL

CONNECTIONS.

5. Locate or install this oven only in accordance with the instructions provided.

6. Some items, such as whole eggs or sealed containers, may explode and should not be heated

in this oven. Example: Closed glass jars.

7. Use this oven only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive

chemicals or vapors in this oven. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook, or dry
food. It is not designed for industrial or lab use.

8. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

9. Do not operate this oven if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has

been damaged or dropped.

 10.

This oven should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact your local Hobart

Service Office for examination, repair or adjustment.

 11.

Do not cover or block any openings on the oven.

 12.

Do not use this oven outdoors. Do not use this oven near water.

 13.

Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

 14.

Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

 15.

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

  16.

When cleaning, use only mild, nonabrasive soap or detergent applied with a sponge or soft cloth.

Refer to the CLEANING section in this manual.

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To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

a. Do not overcook food.

b. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect

the power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.

c. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or

food in the cavity when not in use.

d. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing in oven.