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4. 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)
5. WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid the possi-
bility of electric shock.
6. 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.
7. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable
to explode.
8. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility
of ignition.
9. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
10. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
11. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken
when handling the container.
12. 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.
13. 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.
14. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
15. 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.
16. The appliance must not be installed behind a decorative door in order to avoid overheating. (This
is not applicable for appliances with decorative door).
17. Only use the temperature probe recommended for this oven (for ovens provided with a facility to use
a temperature-sensing probe).
18. The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet unless it has been tested in a cabinet.
19. The microwave oven must be operated with the decorative door open (for ovens with a decorative
door).
20. 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.
21. 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 risk of injury,
ignition or fire.
22. Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.