Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

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Before cooking food or liquids in your microwave oven, please check that the following safety precautions are taken.

•Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens;

DO NOT use any metallic containers, Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings, Skewers, forks, etc.

Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags.

Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven.

•When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition;

Do not use your microwave oven to dry papers or clothes.

•Small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. If normal times are allowed they may overheat and burn.

•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; To prevent this situation

ALWAYS allow a standing time of at least 20 seconds after the oven has been switched off so that the temperature can equalize.

Stir during heating, if necessary, and ALWAYS stir after heating. In the event of scalding, follow these FIRST AID instructions:

*Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes.

*Cover with a clean, dry dressing.

*Do not apply any creams, oils or lotions.

•NEVER fill the container to the top and choose a container that is wider at the top than at the bottom to prevent the liquid from boiling over. Bottles with narrow necks may also explode if overheated.

NEVER heat a babys bottle with the teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated.

•The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns;

•Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended;

Also do not heat airtight or vacuum-sealed bottles, jars, containers, nuts in shells, tomatoes etc.

•The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed;

•Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation;

•DO NOT cover the ventilation slots with cloths or paper. They may catch fire as hot air is evacuated from the oven.

The oven may overheat and automatically switch itself off. It will remain inoperable until it has cooled sufficiently.

•ALWAYS use oven gloves when removing a dish from the oven to avoid unintentional burn.

•DO NOT touch heating elements or interior oven walls until the oven be cooled down.

•Do not immerse the power cable or plug in water and keep the power cable away from heated surfaces.

Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cable or plug.

•Stand at arms length from the oven when opening the door.

Reason: The hot air or steam released may cause scalding.

•You may notice a Clicking sound during operation(especially when the oven is defrosting).

Reason: This sound is normal when the electrical power output is changing.

•DO NOT operate the microwave oven when it is empty. The power will be cut off automatically for safety. You can operate normally after letting it stand for over 30 minutes.

It is best to leave a glass of water inside the oven at all times.The water will absorb the microwaves energy if the oven accidently started.

•The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet.

IMPORTANT

•Young children should NEVER be allowed to use or play with the microwave oven. Nor should they be left unattended near the microwave oven when it is in use. Items of interest to children should not be stored or hidden just above the oven.

•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the oven.

•DO NOT use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.(If provided)

WARNING:

If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person.

WARNING:

It is hazardous for anyone other than a comperent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.

WARNING:

Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.

WARNING:

Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.

WARNING:

When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.

WARNING:

Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away. For safety reasons do not clean the appliance with a steam jet or high pressure cleaner.