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I M P O RTA N T S A F E T Y I N ST RU CT I O N S
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:
Read all instructions before using the appliance and keep for future reference.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors 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 operate the oven when empty.
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.
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.
WARNING!--When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult
supervision due to the temperatures generated
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
When heating food in plastic or paper container, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity
when not in use.
The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of clothing and heating of warming pads,
slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
WARNING!--Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when
handle the container.
Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result in skin burns.
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.
Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples and chestnuts before cooking.
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.
Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food. Potholders may be needed to
handle the utensil.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave oven.
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