Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual

Microwave Safety

!Important Safety Instructions

Please read all instructions before using this appliance.

General Microwave Use

1.DO NOT operate the oven while empty. The mi- crowave energy will reflect continuously through- out the oven, causing overheating if food or wa- ter is not present to absorb energy. This could damage the oven and result in a risk of fire.

2.DO NOT dry clothes, newspapers or other ma- terials in oven, or use newspapers or paper bags for cooking. Fire could result.

3.DO NOT use recycled paper products unless the paper product is labeled as safe for microwave oven use. Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks and result in fires when used.

4.DO NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to controls may occur. Fire could result.

5.POT HOLDERS should always be used when removing items from the oven. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the cooking container and from the cooking container to the Glass Tray. The Glass Tray can be very HOT after removing cook- ing container from oven.

6.DO NOT store flammable materials next to, on top of, or in the oven. These could be fire haz- ards.

attended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.

Never use the oven to warm or heat a room. Such use can damage the oven parts.

For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using this appliance. Tie long hair so that it doesn't hang loose.

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to an au- thorized servicer.

Do not store flammable materials in or near the oven.

Do not use water on a grease fire. Smother fire or flame or use a dry chemical or foam-type extin- guisher.

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp pot-hold- ers on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let a potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.

In the event that personal clothing or haircatches fire, DROP AND ROLL IMMEDIATELY to extinguish flames.

General Appliance Safety

As a precaution, it is highly recommended that a

 

 

Use this unit only in the manner intended by the

 

fire extinguisher be readily available and highly

 

manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact

 

visible next to any cooking appliance.

 

the manufacturer.

 

 

Be sure the oven is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

Children and pets should not be left alone or un-

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

For proper use of your oven, read remaining safety cautions and operating instructions.

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