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Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety
precautions are taken.
1
DO NOT use any metallic cookware in the microwave oven:
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Metallic containers
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Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings
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Skewers, forks, etc.
Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven.
2
DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty.
Reason: The oven walls may be damaged.
Tip:
Leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times. The water will absorb the microwaves if you accidentally
set the oven going when it is empty.
3
DO NOT cover the rear ventilation ducts with cloths or paper.
Reason: The cloths or paper may catch fire as hot air is expelled from the oven.
4
ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven.
Reason: Some dishes absorb microwaves and heat is always transferred from the food to the dish.
The dishes are therefore hot.
5
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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Do not store flammable materials in the oven
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Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags
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Do not use your microwave oven to dry newspapers
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If smoke is observed, keep the oven door closed and switch off or disconnect the oven from the power supply
6
Be careful not to damage the power cable.
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Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable away from heated surfaces.
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug.
7
Stand at arm’s length from the oven when opening the door.
Reason: The hot air or steam released may cause scalding.
8
Keep the inside of the oven clean.
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Clean the inside of the oven after each use with a mild detergent solution, but let the microwave oven cool down
before cleaning in order to avoid injury.
Reason: Food particles or spattered oils stuck to oven walls or top can cause damage to the ceiling cover and
reduce the efficiency of the oven.
9
“Clicking” sound might be noticed while operating, especially at defrosting mode.
Reason: When the power output is changing electrically, you may hear this sound. This is normal.
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