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GENERAL WARNINGS
Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy
place for later reference. Pass the user manual on to
possible new owners of the appliance.
Read the following carefully to avoid damage or injury.
NOTE: You must read these warnings carefully
before installing or using the appliance. If you need
assistance, contact your Customer Care Department.
The manufacturer will not accept liability, should these
instructions or any other safety instructions incorporated
in this book be ignored.
Children and vulnerable people safety.
WARNING
WARNING
Risk of suffocation, injury or permanent disability.
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This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they are supervised by an adult or a
person who is responsible for their safety.
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Do not let children play with the appliance. Children
under 3 years must not be left unsupervised in the
vicinity of the appliance.
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Keep all packaging away from children.
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Keep children and pets away from the appliance
when it operates or when it cools down. Accessible
parts are hot.
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If the appliance has a child safety device, we
recommend that you activate it.
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Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.
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Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of
children less than 8 years.
WARNING
CAUTION
It is important to use your appliance safely. Check these
safety points before using your appliance.
General safety
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Internally the appliance becomes hot when in
operation. Do not touch the heating elements that are
in the appliance. Always use oven gloves to remove
or put in accessories or ovenware.
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Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
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Before maintenance isolate the power supply.
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If the door or door seals are damaged, the appliance
must not be operated until it has been repaired by a
competent person.
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The appliance is not intended to be operated by
means of an external timer or separate remote-
control system..
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Only a competent person can carry out any service
or repair operation that involves the removal of a
cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
GENERAL WARNINGS
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Do not heat liquids and other foods in sealed
containers. They are liable to explode.
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Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
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When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
keep an eye on the appliance due to the possibility of
ignition.
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The appliance 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.
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If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
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Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling
the container.
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The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
should be stirred or shaken and the temperature
checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
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Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs
should not be heated in the appliance since they may
explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
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The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any
food deposits removed.
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Failure to maintain the appliance 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.
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The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high
when the appliance is operating.
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Pay attention to the minimum dimensions of the
cabinet (if applicable). Refer to the installation
chapter.
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The appliance must be operated with any decorative
kitchen cabinet door open (if applicable).
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Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the glass door since they can
scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of
the glass.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by
the manufacturer, an authorised Service or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
