•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 30 cm 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 230 V, 50 Hz, with a minimum 16 A distribution line fuse, or a minimum 16 A 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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