•Do not allow the power cable to hang from a table or work surface. Children could pull on it.
•Keep the power cable away from hot surfaces. Do not lead it in front of the microwave oven door. The heat could damage the cable.
•After they have been warmed up, always open containers,
•NEVER stand directly against the microwave oven when opening the door. Escaping steam could lead to scalds.
•Never burden the turntable with more than 3 kg. This could irreparably damage the appliance!
Danger:
•This appliance is not intended for use by indivi- duals (including children) with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the appliance is to be used.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
•Do not operate the appliance with an external time switch or a separate remote control system.
•To minimize the risk of fire in the microwave: When heating food in plastic or paper containers, always keep an eye on the microwave when it is in operation, as these materials can catch fire.
•Remove any ties containing wire from paper or plastic bags before placing them in the microwave.
•Should you notice smoke, switch the appliance off or remove the plug from the socket and keep the door closed to suffocate any possible flames.
•Do not use the interior of the microwave for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper items, cooking utensils or food in the microwave when it is not being used.
•Do not use the microwave oven to warm up cushions filled with kernels, cherry stones or gels. Risk of fire!
Warning:
Liquids and other foods must not be heated in air- tight containers, as these may explode and damage the appliance.
When heating drinks in the microwave, bubbling may be delayed when the drink boils. Therefore, be careful when handling the container.
•Do not fry in the microwave. Hot oil can damage parts of the appliance and utensils and even cause skin burns.
•Eggs in their shells and
•Food with thick skins, such as potatoes, whole pumpkins, apples and chestnuts must be pricked before cooking.
•The content of babies' bottles or jars of baby food should be shaken or stirred.
Danger:
Before feeding, check the temperature to avoid potentially lethal burns for babies.
•Cooking utensils may become hot from the heat emitted by the food, so that you may require oven gloves to touch them. In this case, a check should also be made to ensure that the cooking utensils are suitable for use with the microwave oven.
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