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Safety Instructions (Continued)
PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY
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(A) Do not attempt to operate this microwave with
the door open since this can result in harmful
exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to
break or tamper with the safety interlocks.
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(B) Do not place any object between the oven front
face and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to
accumulate on sealing surfaces.
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(C) WARNING: If the door or door seals are
damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has
been repaired by a competent person.
ADDENDUM
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If the microwave is not maintained in a good state
of cleanliness, its surface could be degraded and
affect the lifespan of the appliance and lead to a
dangerous situation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons
or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy when
using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including
the following:
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Read and follow the specific instructions:
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY”
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This appliance can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
Children less than 8 years of age shall be kept away
unless continuously supervised.
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Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard. (For
appliance with type Y attachment)
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WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off
before replacing the lamp to prevent the possibility
of electric shock.
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WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover
which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
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WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable
to explode.
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When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility
of ignition.
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Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
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If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
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Microwave heating of beverages can result in
delayed eruptive boiling; therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
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The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
shall be stirred or shaken, and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
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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.
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The oven should be cleaned regularly, and any food
deposits removed.
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Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterioration of the surface that could
adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly
result in a hazardous situation.
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The appliance must not be installed behind a
decorative door in order to avoid overheating.
(This is not applicable for appliances with a
decorative door.)
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Only use the temperature probe recommended for
this oven (for ovens provided with a facility to use a
temperature-sensing probe).
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The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet
unless it has been tested in a cabinet.
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The microwave oven must be operated
with the decorative door open
(for ovens with a decorative door).
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This appliance is intended to be used in household
and similar applications such as: Staff kitchen areas
in shops, offices and other working environments; by
clients in hotels, motels and other residential type
environments; farm houses; bed and breakfast type
environments.
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The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating
of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to a risk of injury, ignition or fire.
