Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific “PRECAUTIONS
TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EX-
CESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY,“ found on
Page 3.
3. This appliance must be grounded. Connect only
to properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding In-
structions” found in Installation Instructions.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance
with the Installation Instructions.
5. Do not cover or block any openings on this appli-
ance.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. DO NOT use corrosive
chemicals, vapors, or nonfood products in this
appliance. This type of oven is specifically de-
signed to heat or cook. It is not designed for in-
dustrial or laboratory use. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and may result in radiator leaks.
7. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that
come together upon closing the door, use only
mild, nonabrasive soaps or detergents applied
with a sponge or soft cloth.
8. Do not allow children to use this appliance un-
less closely supervised by an adult.
9. Liquids that are superheated beyond boiling can
erupt or splash when moved or stirred. To avoid
this and to reduce the risk of injury:
(a) Do not overheat the liquid.
(b) Stir the liquid both before and halfway
through heating.
(c) After heating, allow the container to stand
Important Safety Instructions
Your microwave oven is a cooking device and you should use it with as much care as you use with a range or any
other cooking device. When using this electric appliance, basic safety precautions should be followed, including
the following:
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.
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WARNING
Microwave Safety
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in the microwave oven for a short time be-
fore removing the container.
(d) Use extreme care when inserting a utensil
into the hot liquid.
10. Avoid using corrosive vapors, such as sulfide and
chloride.
11. Liquids heated in certain shaped containers (es-
pecially cylindrical-shaped containers) may be-
come overheated. The liquid may splash out with
a loud noise during or after heating or when add-
ing ingredients (instant coffee, etc.), resulting in
harm to the oven and possible injury. For best
results in all containers, stir the liquid several times
before heating. Always stir liquid several times
between reheating.
12. Some products such as whole eggs, narrow-neck
bottles, sealed containers and closed glass jars
may explode and should not be heated in this
oven.
13. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend ap-
pliance if paper, plastic or other combustible
materials are placed inside the oven to fa-
cilitate cooking.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plas-
tic bags before placing bag in oven.
(c) If materials inside the oven should ignite,
keep oven door closed, turn oven off, and
disconnect the power cord, or shut off power
at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking uten-
sils or food in the cavity when not in use.
To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy, observe the following:
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