Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags.
Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven.
Do not use your microwave oven to dry papers or clothes.
Use shorter times for smaller amounts of food to prevent overheating and burning food.
Do not immerse the power cable or power plug in water and keep the power cable away from heat.
Eggs in their shell and whole
Do not cover the ventilation slots with cloth or paper. They may catch fire as hot air escapes from the oven. The oven may also overheat and switch itself off automatically, and will remain off until it cools sufficiently.
Always use oven mitts when removing a dish from the oven to avoid unintentional burns.
Stir liquids halfway during heating or after heating ends and allow the liquid stand at least 20 seconds after heating to prevent eruptive boiling.
Stand at arms length from the oven when opening the door to avoid getting scalded by escaping hot air or steam.
Do not operate the microwave oven when it is empty. The microwave oven will automatically shut down for 30 minutes for safety purposes. We recommend placing a glass of water inside the oven at all times to absorb microwave energy in case the microwave oven is started accidentally.
Install the oven in compliance with the clearances stated in this manual. (See installing your microwave oven.)
Take care when connecting other electrical appliances to sockets near the oven.
Safety instructions
Precautions to avoid possible exposure to excessive microwave energy. (Microwave function only)
Failure to observe the following safety precautions may result in harmful exposure to microwave energy.
A.Under no circumstances should any attempt be made to operate the oven with the door open or to tamper with the safety interlocks (door latches) or to insert anything into the safety interlock holes.
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