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Health And Safety
Microwave Oven Installation
Location
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Always locate your appliance away from the edge of
the worktop.
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Ensure that the appliance is used on a firm, flat, heat
resistant surface.
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Do not use the appliance outdoors or near water.
Mains cable
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The mains cable should reach from the socket to the
appliance without straining the connections.
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Do not let the mains cable hang over the edge of the
worktop or open space where a child could reach it.
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Do not let the cable run across a cooker or hot area which
might damage the cable.
Other safety considerations
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The microwave oven 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
rish of injury, ignition of fire.
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When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an
eye on the oven due to possibility of ignition.
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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, therefore care must be taken when handling
the container.
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The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall 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 microwave ovens since they may explode, even
after microwave heating has ended.
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Details for cleaning door seals, cavities and adjacent parts on
page 13.
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The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits
removed.
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Failure to maintain the oven 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 situtation.
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The use of attachments or tools not recommended by Morphy
Richards may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
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Do not place on or near a hot gas or electric burner or in any
heated oven.
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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 oven due to the possibility of ignition.
Personal safety
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WARNING: Misuse of appliance could
cause potential injury.
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WARNING: Take extra care when
removing cookware from the microwave
as the cookware may be very hot.
Electrical requirements
Check that the voltage on the rating plate of your
appliance corresponds with your house electricity supply
which must be A.C. (Alternating Current).
Should the fuse in the mains plug require changing,
13 amp BS1362 fuse must be fitted.
WARNING: This appliance must be earthed.
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Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet vents.
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A minimum clearance of 20cm is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. Leave a
minimum clearance of 30cm above the oven. The rear surface of the appliance shall be placed
adjacent to the wall.
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Place the oven as far away from radios and TV’s as possible. Using the oven may cause interference
with the reception.
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Plug the oven into a suitable 13amp mains socket, make sure the voltage is the same as on the
rating label (do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors).
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WARNING: do not install the oven over a cooker or other heat producing appliance.
This will damage the oven.
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Do not cover ventilation on top of microwave,
the outer casing can get extremely hot.
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