Safety Instructions
Before Operation
Precautions to be taken when using Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs
INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE
A microwave oven should only be used if an inspection confirms all of the following conditions:
1.The grille is not damaged or broken.
2.The door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly.
3.The door hinges are in good condition.
4.The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither buckled nor deformed.
5.The door seals are neither covered with food nor have large burn marks.
PRECAUTIONS
Microwave radiation from microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the following precautions are not taken:
1.Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking devices on the door.
2.Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grill or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating.
3.Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other heavy metal objects in the oven.
4.Do not let other metallic articles, e.g. fast food foil containers, touch the side of the oven.
5.Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never use any form of abrasive cleaner that may scratch or scour surfaces around the door.
6.Always use the oven with the trays or cookware recommended by the manufacturer.
7.Never operate the oven without a load (i.e. an absorbing material such as food or water) in the oven cavity unless specifically allowed in the manufacturer’s literature.
8.For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy objects such as food containers on the door while it is open.
9.Do not place sealed containers in microwave ovens. Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or a teat are considered to be sealed containers.
10.The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
11.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
PRACTICAL HINTS
1.Before using CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL function for the first time, wipe excessive oil off in oven cavity and operate the oven without food on Grill 1 for 20 minutes. This will allow the oil that is used for protection to be burned off.
2.Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and the oven door will get hot during CONVECTION, COMBINATION and GRILL.
Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or removing food and accessories.
WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3, SUBCLAUSE(2),OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS REGULATIONS 1982.
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
(This statement applicable only to New Zealand.)
WARNING
a)The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a damp cloth.
The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged the appliance should not be operated until it has been repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.
b)It is dangerous for anyone other than a qualified service technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair service.
c)If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the special cord available only from the manufacturer.
d)Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
e)Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode.
f)Only allow children to use the 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.
g)Accessible parts may become hot when the CONVECTION/COMBINATION/GRILL is in use. Children should be kept away.
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