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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave oven energy when using your appliance, follow basic
precautions, including the following:
•Read and follow the specific: "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE
EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY".
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by
children unless they are older than 8 and supervised. Children less
than 8 years of age shall be kept away unless continuously
supervised.
•Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8
years.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to
avoid a hazard.
•WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is unplugged before replacing
the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
•WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person
to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of
the cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
•WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
•When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.
•Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
•If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
•Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
•The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.
