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Important Safety Instructions
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. The appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
2. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
3. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
4. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use
corrosive chemicals or vapours 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.
5. Do not operate the oven when empty.
6. 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.
7.
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.
8. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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When heating food in plastic or paper container, check the oven frequently to the
possibility of ignition.
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Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
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If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
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Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the cavity when not in use.
9. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
10. Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has
to be taken when handle the container.
11. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result
in skin burns.
12. 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.
13. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples and chestnuts
before cooking.
14. 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.
15. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.
