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5.
WARNING: Only allow children over the age of 8 to use the microwave 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.
6. To reduce the risk of fire in the microwave oven cavity:
• When heating food in plastic or paper container, check the microwave oven
frequently for the possibility of ignition.
• Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
• If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the microwave oven and keep the door closed
in order to stifle any flames.
• Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
• The microwave oven is intended for heating food and beverages.
• Drying of clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and
similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
7.
WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they
are liable to explode.
8. Heating a beverage in the microwave oven 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 the microwave oven parts and
food containers and even result in skin burns.
10. 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.
11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples and
chestnuts before cooking.
12. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and
the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid burns.
13. Cookware used in the microwave may become hot due to the heat transferred from
the heated food. Oven gloves may be needed to handle hot cookware.
14. Containers should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in a microwave oven.
15.
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a trained person to carry out any
service or repair operation which involves the removal of any cover which gives
protection against exposure to microwave energy.
