IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS SECTION TO BE AWARE OF THE RISK OF BURNS, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, FIRE, PERSONAL INJURY AND EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE
MICROWAVE ENERGY.
• Read all the operating instructions in this Instruction Guide before using the microwave oven.
• The microwave oven must be earthed.
• This microwave oven should only be used for the purpose it was intended.
• Do not operate the oven when empty.
• Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers (closed glass jars, sealed baby bottles
with teats etc.) may explode and should not be heated in a microwave oven.
• Close supervision is necessary when used in the presence of children.
• Always have the glass tray and roller ring in place when operating the oven.
• Do not use the microwave oven for any other purpose than food preparation, such as drying
clothes, paper or any other non-food item or for sterilising purposes.
• Food containing a mixture of fat and water should stand for 30 to 60 seconds in the oven after it
has been turned off.
• Always follow the cooking instructions in your cookbook or those supplied with the food.
• When cooking foods with a high fat or sugar content do not use plastic containers.
• Do not use the microwave oven with a damaged lead or plug or after the appliance has
malfunctioned or has been damaged. Return to the nearest authorised service centre for repair.
• Paper bags may catch fire in the oven.
• Plastic foam containers may melt or contaminate the food or liquid inside when exposed to high
temperatures.
• Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
• Only allow children to use the oven under close supervision.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
• If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle
any flames.
• Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
