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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using any electrical appliance basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
3. Do not operate the oven when empty.
4. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly or if
it has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard
5.
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
understands the hazards of improper use. This appliance is not designed for use by young
children or infirm persons without supervision. Young children must be watched to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
6. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. When heating food in plastic or paper container, check the oven frequently due to the
possibility of ignition.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the cavity when not in use.
7.
WARNING
: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable
to explode.
8. Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive boiling; therefore care has to be
taken when handling the container.
9. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils and even result in skin
burns.
10. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs shall not be heated in microwave ovens since
they may explode even after microwave heating has ended.
11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples and chestnuts before
