Bosch HMV8050, Use And Care Manual

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WARNING
- To reduce the risk of burns,
electric shock, fire, injury to persons, or exposure to
excessive microwave energy.
• Read all the instructions before using your oven.
• Do not allow children to use this oven without
close supervision.
• Read and follow the specific PRECAUTIONS TO
AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY
found on page 5.
• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors, such as
sulfide and chloride, 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.
• Do not use or store this appliance outdoors. Do not
use this product near water - for example, near a
kitchen sink, in a wet basement, or near a swimming
pool, and the like.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not
leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the
cavity when not in use.
• Clean the ventilating hood frequently. Do not allow
grease to accumulate on the hood or the filters.
• Use care when cleaning the vent hood filters.
Corrosive cleaning agents such as lye-based oven
cleaners may damage the filters.
• Do not tamper with the built-in safety switches on
the oven door. The oven has several built-in safety
switches to make sure the power is off when the door
is open.
• When food flames under the hood, turn the fan on.
• Suitable for use above both gas and electric cooking
equipment 36 inches wide or less.
• Do not use this oven for commercial purposes. It
is made for household use only.
• When cleaning the door and the surfaces that
touch the door, use only mild, non-abrasive
soaps or detergents and a sponge or soft cloth.
• If your oven is dropped or damaged, have it
thoroughly checked by a qualified service
technician before using it again.
• To avoid a fire hazard:
- Do not severely overcook food. Severely
overcooked foods can start a fire in the oven. Watch
the oven carefully, especially if you have paper,
plastic, or other combustibles in the oven.
- Do not store combustible items (bread, cookies,
etc.) in the oven,
because if lightning strikes the
power lines it may cause the oven to turn on.
- Do not use wire twist-ties in the oven. Be sure to
inspect purchased items for wire twist-ties and
remove them before placing the item in the oven.
- If materials inside the oven ignite, keep the oven
door closed, turn the oven off and disconnect the
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit
breaker panel. If the door is opened, the fire may
spread.
• If a fire should start:
- Keep the oven door closed.
- Turn the oven off.
- Disconnect the power cord or shut off the power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
• To avoid electric shock:
- This appliance must be grounded. Connect it only
to a properly grounded outlet. See the electrical
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS on page 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.
- Do not immerse the electrical cord or plug in
water.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The safety instructions below will tell you how to use your oven and avoid harm to yourself or
damage to your oven.
SAFETY