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• Do not allow individuals (including children)
to use the appliance whose physical, sensorial
or mental abilities or lack of experience and
knowledge hinder their safe usage of it if they
have not previously been supervised or instruc-
ted in its correct usage. Tell children about the
appliance and its potential dangers so that
they do not play with it.
Danger: To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fires, bodily injuries or excessive contact
with microwave radiation:
Please read all instructions before using the appliance.
• Only use this appliance for its intended
purpose as described in this manual. Do not
use any caustic chemicals or vapours in this
appliance. This microwave oven is especially
designed for heating, cooking, grilling, or
drying foodstuffs. It is not designed for use in
industrial or laboratory areas.
• Do not use the microwave oven when it is empty.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
• Place the microwave oven so that there is a
minimum distance of 30cm to walls or cup-
boards. Ensure ventilation openings are
always free. The microwave is not designed
to fit into a kitchen unit.
• The AC power supply must be 230V, 50Hz,
with a minimum 16A distribution line fuse, or
a minimum 16A distribution circuit breaker. It
is recommended that a seperate circuit serving
only this appliance be provided.
• Do not install the oven in an area of high
humidity or where moisture may collect.
• Do not leave the oven unattended when using
disposable plastic, paper or other combustible
foot containers.
• Do not place flammable materials near the
oven or ventilation openings.
• Remove all metallic seals, wire twists, etc., from
food and food packages. Arcing on metallic
surfaces may cause a fire.
• To make popcorn, use only special microwave
popcorn makers.
• Do not warm up seed, cherry pip or gel filled
pillows in the microwave oven. Risk of fire!
• Do not store food or any other items inside the
oven.
• Check the settings after you start the oven to
ensure the oven is operating as desired.
• Inside the oven cavity or on the door; make
sure there are no dents.
• Do not allow grease or dirt to build up on the
door seals and adjacent parts.
• Under no circumstances should you remove the
outer cabinet. Never spill or insert any objects
into the door lock openings or ventilation
openings. In the event of a spill, turn off and
unplug the oven immediately, and call an
authorised service agent.
• Do not attemp to replace the oven lamp your-
self or allow anyone who is not an electrician
authorised to do so. If the oven lamp fails,
please consult your dealer or an authorised
service agent. If the power supply cord of this
appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by
an authorised service agent.
• Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a
widemouthed container to allow bubbles to
escape.
• To prevent sudden erruption of boiling liquid
and possible scalding:
– Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.
– It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar
utensil into the liquid whilst reheating.
– Let liquid stand for at last 20 seconds in the
oven at the end of cooking time to prevent
delayed eruptive boiling.
• Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes,
sausages and fruit before cooking, or they
may explode.
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