Metos MG 1000M, User Manual

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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:
WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged. The oven must not be operated until it
has been repaired by a competent person.
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this 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.
3. Do not operate the oven when empty.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a) When heating food in plastic or paper
container, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
c) If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to
stifle any flames.
d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils
or food in the cavity when not in use.
7. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
8. Microwave heating of beverage can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be
taken when handle the container.
9. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage
oven parts and utensils and even result in skin
burns.
10. 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.
11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes,
whole squashes, apples and chestnuts before
cooking.
12. 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.
13. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Potholders may
be needed to handle the utensil.
14. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are
suitable for use in microwave oven.
15. Utensil Test: Place the empty utensil in the oven,
microwave at high power for 60 seconds. A utensil
which becomes very hot should not be used.
16. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than
a trained person to carry out any service or repair
operation which involves the removal of any cover
which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
17. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens ;
18. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food
deposits removed ;
19. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition
could lead to deterloration of the surface
hazardous that could adversely affect the life of the
appliance and possibly result in a hazardous
situation ;
20. The appliance should not be cleaned with a water
jet ( for appliances intended to stand on the floor
and which are not at least IPX5 )