Use

Warning and safety instructions

The electrical safety of this appli- ance can only be guaranteed when

continuity is complete between the ap- pliance and an effective earthing sys- tem, which complies with local and na- tional safety regulations. It is most im- portant that this basic safety require- ment is present. If in any doubt, the electrical wiring should be checked by a qualified electrician.

The manufacturer cannot be held liable for the consequences of an inadequate earthing system (e.g. electric shock).

The appliance is only completely isolated from the electricity supply

when:

–it is switched off at the wall socket and the plug removed.

Do not pull on the cable, only on the plug.

–the mains fuse is withdrawn.

–or the screw-out fuse is removed (in countries where this is applicable).

Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricity supply by an

extension lead.

Extension leads do not guarantee the required safety of the appliance, (e.g. danger of overheating).

Ensure that current is not supplied to the appliance while maintenance

or repair work is being carried out.

This equipment is not designed for maritime use or for use in mobile

installations such as caravans, aircraft etc. However it may be suitable for such usage subject to a risk assess- ment of the installation being carried out by a suitably qualified engineer.

Always ensure that food is suffi- ciently heated.

Many factors will affect the overall cooking time, including the size and amount of food, its initial temperature, changes to the recipe and the shape and size of cooking container.

Some foods may contain micro organ- isms which are only destroyed by thor- ough cooking, therefore when cooking or reheating foods, e.g. poultry, it is particularly important that food is fully cooked through (at temperatures over 70 °C for at least 10 minutes). If in doubt select a longer cooking or re- heating time.

It is important that the heat is al- lowed to spread evenly throughout

the food being cooked.

This can be achieved by stirring and/or turning the food, and by observing a sufficiently long standing time, which should be added to the time needed for cooking, re-heating or defrosting.

Always remember that times for cooking, reheating and defrosting

are usually considerably shorter than with traditional methods of food prepa- ration.

Excessively long cooking times can lead to food drying out and burning, or could even cause it to catch fire. There is also a danger of fire if breadcrumbs, flowers, herbs, etc., are dried in the mi- crowave oven. Always ensure that this type of procedure is supervised.