IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using electrical appliance basic safety precautions should be followed,
including the following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or
exposure to excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do
not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of oven
is specifically designed to heat, cook or dry food. It is not designed for
industrial or laboratory use.
3. Do not operate the oven when empty.
4. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not
working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
5. WARNING: 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.
6. Warning: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode,
children should only use the oven under adult supervision due to the
temperatures generated.
7. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a) When heating food in plastic or paper container, keep an eye on the
oven due to the possibility of ignition.
b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in
oven.
c) If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
8. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
9. Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care has to be taken when handle the container.
10. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and utensils
and even result in skin burns.
11. 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.
12. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes, apples
and chestnuts before cooking.
13. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken
and the temperature should be checked before serving in order to avoid
burns.
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