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door if there is smoke inside. Switch off
the appliance and unplug it from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box.
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For microwave ovens having an additional
decorative door, and for microwave ovens
intended to be used in a cabinet, then the
microwave oven must be operated with
the decorative door open.
Risk of fire!
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Using the appliance for anything other
than its intended purpose is dangerous
and may cause damage, e.g. heated
slippers and grain or cereal pillows may
catch fire, even several hours later. The
appliance must only be used for the
preparation of food and drink.
Risk of fire!
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Food may catch fire. Never heat food in
heat-retaining packages.
Do not leave food heating unattended in
containers made of plastic, paper or other
combustible materials.
Do not select a microwave power or time
setting that is higher than necessary.
Follow the information provided in this
instruction manual.
Never use the microwave to dry food.
Never defrost or heat food with a low
water content, e.g. bread, at too high a
microwave power or for too long.
Risk of fire!
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Cooking oil may catch fire. Never use the
microwave to heat cooking oil on its own.
Risk of explosion!
Liquids and other food may explode when
in containers that have been tightly sealed.
Never heat liquids or other food in
containers that have been tightly sealed.
Risk of serious damage to health!
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The surface of the appliance may become
damaged if it is not cleaned properly.
Microwave energy may escape. Clean the
appliance on a regular basis, and remove
any food residue immediately. Always
keep the cooking compartment, door seal,
door and door stop clean; see also
section
Care and cleaning
.
Risk of serious damage to health!
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Microwave energy may escape if the
cooking compartment door or the door
seal is damaged.
WARNING:
If the door or door seals are
damaged, the oven must not be operated
until it has been repaired by a competent
person.
Risk of serious damage to health!
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Microwave energy will escape from
appliances that do not have any casing.
Never remove the casing. For any
maintenance or repair work, contact the
after-sales service.
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.
Risk of electric shock!
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Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs
may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our
trained after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the
appliance from the mains or switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the
after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
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The cable insulation on electrical
appliances may melt when touching hot
parts of the appliance. Never bring
electrical appliance cables into contact
with hot parts of the appliance.
Risk of electric shock.!
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Penetrating moisture may cause an
electric shock. Do not use any high-
pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Risk of electric shock!
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A defective appliance may cause electric
shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the
mains or switch off the circuit breaker in
the fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
WARNING:
Ensure that the appliance is
switched off before replacing the lamp to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
Risk of electric shock!
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The appliance is a high-voltage appliance.
Never remove the casing.
Risk of burns!
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The appliance becomes very hot. Never
touch the interior surfaces of the cooking
compartment or the heating elements.
Always allow the appliance to cool down.
WARNING :
Accessible parts may
become hot during use .Young children
should be kept away.
Risk of burns!
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Accessories and ovenware become very
hot. Always use oven gloves to remove
accessories or ovenware from the cooking
compartment.
Risk of burns!
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Alcoholic vapours may catch fire in the hot
cooking compartment. Never prepare food
containing large quantities of drinks with a
high alcohol content. Only use small
quantities of drinks with a high alcohol