Hotpoint MWH2031MW, Operating Instructions Manual, Page: 3 / 16

for heating food and beverages.
Drying of food or clothing and
heating of warming pads, slip -
pers, sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to risk of injury,
ignition or fire.
• This appliance can be used by
children aged from 8 years and
above and persons with redu -
ced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experien -
ce and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or in -
struction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and un -
derstand the hazards involved.
Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children
unless they are aged from 8 ye -
ars and above and supervised.
Children should be supervised
to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance. Keep the ap -
pliance and its cord out of reach
of children less than 8 years.
• WARNING: Do not use your
microwave oven for heating
anything in airtight sealed con -
tainers. The pressure increases
and may cause damage when
opening or may explode.
• WARNING: The door seals and
the door seal areas must be re -
gularly inspected for damage. If
these areas are damaged the
appliance should not be opera -
ted until it has been repaired by
a trained service technician.
• Do not use your microwave oven
for cooking or reheating whole
eggs with or without shell since
they may explode even after mi -
crowave heating has ended.
• The appliances are not intended
to be operated by means of an
external timer or separate remo -
te-control system.
• Do not leave the oven unattended if you are
using a lot of fat or oil since they can overheat
and cause a fire!
• Do not heat, or use flammable materials in or
near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard
or explosion.
• Do not use your microwave oven for drying texti -
les, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers or other
combustible materials. Fire could result.
• Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifically desi -
gned to heat or cook food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
• Do not hang or place heavy items on the door as
this can damage the oven opening and hinges.
The door handle should not be used for hanging
things on.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
If the oven does not work, do not make a service call
until you have made the following checks:
• The Turntable and turntable support is in place.
• The Plug is properly inserted in the wall socket.
• The Door is properly closed.
• Check your Fuses and ensure that there is po -
wer available.
• Check that the oven has ample ventilation.
• Wait for 10 minutes, then try to operate the oven
once more.
• Open and then close the door before you try
again.
This is to avoid unnecessary calls for which you will
be charged. When calling for Service, please give the
serial number and type number of the oven (see Ser -
vice label). Consult your warranty booklet for further
advice.
If the mains cord needs replacing it
should be replaced by the original
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