CAUTION

Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens; DO NOT use any metallic containers, Dinnerware with gold or silver trimmings, Skewers, forks, etc.

Remove wire twist ties from paper or plastic bags. Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven.

When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition;

Do not use your microwave oven to dry papers or clothes.

Use shorter times for smaller amounts of food to prevent overheating and burning food.

If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames;

The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed;

Do not immerse the power cable or power plug in water and keep the power cable away from heat.

Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has ended; Also do not heat airtight or vacuum-sealed bottles, jars, containers, nuts inshells, tomatoes etc.

Do not cover the ventilation slots with cloth or paper. They may catch fire as hot air escapes from the oven. The oven may also overheat and switch itself off automatically, and will remain off until it cools sufficiently.

Always use oven mitts when removing a dish from the oven to avoid unintentional burns.

Do not touch heating elements or interior oven walls until the oven has cooled down.

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Stir liquids halfway during heating or after heating ends and allow the liquid stand at least 20 seconds after heating to prevent eruptive boiling.

Stand at arms length from the oven when opening the door to avoid getting scalded by escaping hot air or steam.

Do not operate the microwave oven when it is empty.

ENGLISH

The microwave oven will automatically shut down
for 30 minutes for safety purposes. We recommend

 

placing a glass of water inside the oven at all times

 

to absorb microwave energy in case the microwave

 

oven is started accidentally.

 

Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.

Install the oven in compliance with the clearances stated in this manual (see Installing Your Microwave Oven)

Take care when connecting other electrical appliances to sockets near the oven.

Correct Disposal of This Product(Waste Electrical & ElectronicEquipment)

(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems)

This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate these items from other types of waste and recycle them responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources.

Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take these items for environmentally safe recycling.

Business users should contact their supplier and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product and its electronic accessories should not

be mixed with other commercial wastes for disposal.

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