safety information _
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- Since a high voltage current enters the product
chassis, it may result in electric shock or fire.
- You may be exposed to electromagnetic waves.
- When repairing the appliance is required, contact
your nearest service centre.
WARNING :
It is hazardous for anyone other than a
competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which
gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
If any foreign substance such as water has entered the
appliance, unplug the power plug and contact your
nearest service centre.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock or fire.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle
any flames;
CAUTION SIGNS FOR USING
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
ovens; DO NOT use any metallic containers,
Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings, Skewers,
forks, etc. Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic
bags.
Reason :
Electric arcing or sparking may occur and
may damage the oven.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep
an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition;
Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or
heating time.
If normal times are allowed they may overheat and
burn.
You may notice a Clicking sound during operation
(especially when the oven is defrosting).
Reason :
This sound is normal when the electrical
power output is changing.
Young children should NEVER be allowed to use or
play with the microwave oven. Nor should they be left
unattended near the microwave oven when it is in use.
Items of interest to children should not be stored or
hidden just above the oven.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
Take care as beverages or food may be very hot after
heating.
- Especially when feeding a child, check that it has
cooled sufficiently.
Take care when heating liquids such as water
or other beverages.
- Make sure to stir during or after cooking.
- Avoid using a slippery container with a narrow
neck.
- Remove the container at least 30 seconds after
heating.
- Failing to do so may result in an abrupt overflow of
the contents and cause burns.
Do not hold food or any part there of during or
immediately after cooking.
- Use cooking gloves because it may be very
hot and you could burn yourself.
- If you pull the ceramic dish or well-being multi-
purpose pan forwards, food may spill and this may
result in burns.
When the surface is cracked, turn the power switch of
the appliance off.
- Failure to do so may result in electric shock.
Do not scratch the glass of the oven door with a sharp
object.
- This may result in the glass being damaged or
broken.
Do not stand on top of the appliance or place objects
(such as laundry, oven cover, lighted candles, lighted
cigarettes, dishes, chemicals, metal objects, etc.) on
the appliance.
- Items, such as a cloth, may be caught in
the door.
- This may result in electric shock, fire, problems with
the product, or injury.
Do not operate the appliance with wet hands.
- This may result in electric shock.
Do not spray volatile material such as insecticide onto
the surface of the appliance.
- As well as being harmful to humans, it may also
result in electric shock, fire or problems with the
product.
Do not apply excessive pressure or impact to the door
or to the inside of the appliance.
- This may result in deformation to the product or
injury due to electric wave leakage.
- Hanging onto the door may result in the product
falling and causing injury.
- If the door is damaged, do not use the appliance
and contact your nearest service centre.
Do not place the appliance over a fragile object such
as a sink or glass object.
- This may result in damage to the sink or glass
object.
Use the appliance only after closing the door.
- If you use the appliance when it is contaminated
by foreign substances such as food waste, it may
result in problems with the appliance.
Take care when removing the wrapping from food that
has just been taken out of the appliance.
- If the food is hot, hot steam may be emitted
abruptly when removing the wrapping and you may
burn yourself.
Do not unplug the appliance by pulling at the power
cord, always grip plug firmly and pull straight out from
the outlet.
- Damage to the cord may cause short-circuit, fire
and/or electric shock.
Do not put your face or body close to the appliance
while cooking or when opening the door just after
cooking.
CAUTION
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