2 important safety information electrolux microwave oven
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Before using your microwave oven
In order to get the best from your new Electrolux microwave oven, the following instructions have been prepared. Please make sure you read them carefully. It is important that this user manual is retained with the appliance for future reference. Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or if you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the manual is supplied with the appliance or that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. Please ensure you have read the whole user manual before using the appliance and that you follow the recommendations given.
Read carefully and keep for future reference
•The built-in safety interlock switches prevent the microwave oven from operating when the door is open. Do not tamper with them, or attempt to operate the oven with the door open as open door operation can result in exposure to microwave energy.
•It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) door, (2) hinges and latches, or (3) door seals and sealing surface.
•Do not remove the outer case, door or control panel at any time. Doing so may cause exposure to extremely high voltage.
•Install or locate this microwave oven only in accordance with the installation instructions found in the ‘Installation’ section.
•Do not store the microwave oven outdoors.
•Accessible surfaces of the microwave oven may get
HOT while it is operating.
•Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces. See the ‘Cleaning and care’ section for cleaning instructions.
•Failure to maintain the microwave oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface adversely affecting the life of the appliance and possibly result in a hazardous situation.
•This microwave oven is specifically designed for domestic heating, cooking and defrosting food, and must be used as described in this manual. It is not designed for industrial, laboratory or commercial use and doing so will void the warranty.
•Do not use corrosive chemicals in this microwave oven.
•Do not operate the microwave oven empty. If food or water is not present to absorb the microwave energy, the magnetron tube can be damaged.
•DO NOT use this microwave oven near water,
a swimming pool or other wet environment.
•Do not attempt to dry clothing or newspapers in the microwave oven. These items can ignite.
•Do not use the microwave oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils, or food in the cavity when not in use.
•Keep the power cord away from hot surfaces and DO NOT let the power cord hang over the edge of tables or counters.
•If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
•Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This may cause malfunctioning.
•DO NOT use metal utensils during microwave operation as this will cause arcing. Continuous arcing will damage the unit. Should arcing occur, stop the program and remove the utensil.
•Only use utensils that are suitable for use in the microwave oven as indicated in the utensils guide table on page 5 in this manual.
•Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the oven.
•During use the appliance becomes hot. Care should be taken to avoid touching heating elements inside the unit.
•This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical or sensory 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 don’t play with the appliance.
warning
1.If the door, hinges/latches or door seals are damaged, the microwave oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by an authorized service person.
2.It is hazardous for anyone except authorised service personnel to carry out any service or repair to this combination microwave oven, especially if it involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
3.If smoke is observed, unplug the oven and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. NEVER USE WATER.
4.Liquids and foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
5.Only allow children to use the microwave 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.
6.Accessible parts may become hot during use.
To avoid burns young children should be kept away.
7.When heating food in plastic or paper containers,
keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.