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 door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes smoothly.
2.The door hinges are in good condition.
3.The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither buckled nor deformed.
4.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 grille 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 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.
Important Instructions
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy:
1.Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
2.Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers - (for example, closed glass jars and sealed baby bottles with teat) - may explode and should not be heated in the microwave oven.
3.Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as described in this manual.
4.As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
5.Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
6.To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a)Do not overcook food. Carefully attend microwave oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
(b)Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing bag in oven.
(c)If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn oven off at the wall switch, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Earthing Instructions
This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event of an electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having an earthing wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed.
WARNING—Improper use of the earthing plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
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.)
We certify that this microwave oven has been inspected and complies with the safety requirements of government notice 466 of March 1981, and complies with the Radio Regulation of government notice 587 of March 1986.
(This statement applicable only to South Africa)
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 qualified 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 services.
c)If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified service technician with 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.
