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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:
1.
Warning
: Liquids and other foods must
not be heated in sealed containers since
they are liable to explode.
2.
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.
3.
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 understand the hazards of improper
use.
4.
Warning
: When the appliance is operated
in the combination mode, children should
only use the oven under adult supervision
due to the temperatures generated.
(only for grill series)
5. Only use utensils suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
6. The oven should be cleaned regularly and
any food deposits should be removed.
7. Read and follow the specific:"PRECAU-
TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".
8. When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven due
to the possibility of ignition.
9. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed
in order to stifle any flames.
10. Do not overcook food.
11. Do not use the oven cavity for storage
purposes. Do not store items,
such as bread, cookies, etc. inside the
oven.
12. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles
from paper or plastic containers/bags
before placing them in the oven.
13. Install or locate this oven only in
accordance with the installation
instructions provided.
14. Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled
eggs should not be heated in microwave
ovens since they may explode, even
after microwave heating has ended.
15. Use this appliance only for its intended
uses as described in manual. Do not
use corrosive chemicals or vapors
in this appliance. This oven is especially
designed to heat. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
16. 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.
17. Do not store or use this appliance
outdoors.
18. Do not use this oven near water, in a
wet basement or near a swimming
pool.
19. The temperature of accessible surfaces
may be high when the appliance is
operating. The surfaces are liable to get
hot during use
.
Keep cord away from
heated surface, and do not cover any
events on the oven.
20. Do not let cord hang over edge of table
or counter.
21. 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.
22. 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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