•Clean the microwave oven thoroughly after warming up greasy foods, especially if they were not covered. Allow the appliance to cool down completely before cleaning it. Residues such as fat or grease cannot be allowed to collect on the heating elements of the grill. They could possibly ignite.
•Do not thaw frozen fat or oil in the microwave oven. The fat or oil could ignite.
•Do not use an external timing switch or a separate remote control system to operate the appliance.
Important! Appliance Damage!
•Do not use the microwave oven when it is empty. The only exception is for the initial commissioning (see chapter "Commissioning").
•Never insert foreign objects into the ventilation openings or the door safety locks.
•Do not use metallic utensils which reflect micro- waves and lead to sparking. Do not place tins in the microwave oven.
•Do not place plastic containers in the microwave oven immediately after a grill, combi or automatic menu process. The plastic could melt.
•This microwave oven may not be located in areas with high humidity or where moisture could collect.
•Liquids and other foods must not be heated in air- tight containers, as these may explode and damage the appliance.
•Do not lean on the microwave oven door.
•Insufficient cleanliness of the appliance could lead to the destruction of the upper surfaces, which themselves influence its useful lifespan and could possibly also lead to dangerous situations.
Danger
•Never submerse the appliance, the power cable or the plug in water or other fluids.
•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.
•Never pour fluids into the ventilation openings or the safety locks. Should fluids ever enter them, immediately switch the microwave oven off and remove the plug from the mains power socket. Arrange for the appliance to be checked by qualified specialists.
Safety tips
•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.
•When heating drinks in the microwave, bubbling may be delayed when the drink boils. Therefore, be careful when handling the container.
To avoid sudden simmering:
-If possible, place a glass rod in the fluid for as long as it is being heated.
-To avoid an unexpected reboiling, leave the fluid to stand in the microwave oven for ca. 20 seconds after being warmed up.
•Puncture the skins of potatoes, sausages or similar. Otherwise, they could explode.
•Proceed with caution when warming up fluids. Use only open containers, so that any air bubbles produced can escape.
•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.
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