Siemens HB86P.75B, Instruction Manual

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ã= Safety precautions
Please read this instruction manual carefully. Only then will you
really be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly.
Please keep the instructions for use and installation instructions
in a safe place. Please pass on these manuals to the new
owner if you sell the appliance.
Before installation
Damage during transport
Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not
connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transit.
Installation and connection
Please observe the special installation instructions.
Safety notes
This appliance is intended for domestic use only. This
appliance must only be used for food preparation.
Adults and children must not operate the appliance without
supervision,
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if they are physically or mentally incapable of doing so or
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if they have insufficient knowledge or experience.
Never let children play with the appliance.
Hot cooking compartment
Risk of burns!
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Never touch the hot surfaces of heating and cooking
appliances. Never touch the internal surfaces of the cooking
compartment or the heating elements. Open the cooking
compartment door carefully. Hot steam may escape. Small
children must be kept at a safe distance from the appliance
at all times.
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Never prepare food containing large quantities of drinks with
a high alcohol content. Alcoholic vapours can catch fire in the
cooking compartment. Use only small quantities of drinks
with a high alcohol content and open the cooking
compartment door carefully.
Risk of fire!
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Never store combustible items in the cooking compartment.
Never open the appliance door if there is smoke inside.
Switch off the appliance. Pull out the mains plug or switch off
the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
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Do not place greaseproof paper loosely over accessories
during preheating. A draught is created when the appliance
door is opened. The greaseproof paper may come into
contact with the heating element and catch fire. Always
weight down the greaseproof paper with a dish or a baking
tin. Only cover the surface required with greaseproof paper.
The greaseproof paper must not protrude over the
accessories.
Risk of short circuit!
Never trap connecting cables of electrical appliances in the hot
appliance door. The cable insulation could melt.
Risk of scalding!
Never pour water into the hot cooking compartment. This will
produce hot steam.
Hot accessories and ovenware
Risk of burns!
Never remove ovenware or accessories from the cooking
compartment without an oven cloth or oven gloves.
Damaged cooking compartment door or door seal
Risk of serious damage to health.!
Never use the appliance if the cooking compartment door or
the door seal is damaged. Microwave energy may escape. Only
use the appliance again once it has been repaired.
Heavily corroded surfaces
Risk of serious damage to health.!
The surface of the appliance could rust through over time if it is
not cleaned properly. Microwave energy may escape. Clean the
appliance on a regular basis.
Casing open
Risk of electric shock!
Never remove the casing. The appliance is a high-voltage
appliance.
Risk of serious damage to health.!
Never remove the casing. It prevents microwave energy from
escaping.
Hot or humid environment
Risk of short circuit!
Never subject the appliance to intense heat or humidity.
Improper repairs
Risk of electric shock!
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Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried
out and damaged power cables replaced by one of our
trained after-sales technicians.
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If the appliance is faulty, switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box or disconnect the appliance at the mains. Call the
after ­ sales service.
Self-cleaning
Risk of fire!
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Loose food residues, grease and meat juices can catch fire
during the Self-cleaning cycle. Remove coarse dirt from the
cooking compartment before every Self-cleaning cycle.
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Never hang flammable items, such as tea towels, on the door
handle. The appliance will become very hot on the outside
during the Self-cleaning cycle. Keep children at a safe
distance.
Risk of serious damage to health.!
Never let non-stick baking trays and tins go through the Self-
cleaning cycle. High temperatures damage the non-stick
coating and poisonous gases are released.
Information on the microwave
Preparing food
Risk of fire!
Only use the microwave to prepare food which is fit for
consumption. Using the microwave for other purposes may be
dangerous and may result in damage, e.g. heated slippers and
grain or cereal pillows could catch fire, even several hours later.