ETNA A2132HRVS Mode D'emploi page 87

SAfEtY
• Place a plastic spoon in a cup if you want to boil liquid (for
example water). It may occur that the liquid boils without
bubbling. As soon as you take the cup out of the microwave,
the liquid can suddenly start to boil furiously and spit out of the
cup, which may scald you.
• A microwave is only safe if the door closes properly! Never
place an object between the door of the microwave and ensure
that the door and the door seal are always clean.
• Only use the microwave for defrosting, preparation and heating
food and not, for example, for drying clothes or paper. These
can catch fire.
• Self-combustion is possible if you heat small quantities of dry
or powdery products in the microwave (such as when drying
herbs). Switch off and disconnect the appliance if something
in the microwave catches fire or if smoke is observed (take the
plug out of the plug socket/switch off the automatic fuse(s) or
set the switch in the fuse box to zero). Keep the door closed to
smother any flames.
• Never switch the microwave on if it is empty as this may
damage the microwave.
• Remove metal strips from plastic bags and use bowls and
dishes that are microwave safe.
• Always first check on the packaging how food should be placed
in the microwave. Liquids or foodstuffs in air-tight packaging
may only be heated after pricking a few holes in the packaging.
This is because the pressure builds up during heating.
• Liquids and other foodstuffs may not be heated in hermetically-
sealed packaging as they can explode.
• Keep an eye on the microwave when heating foodstuffs in
plastic or paper packaging, in connection with the possibility of
combustion.
• Never heat longer than necessary, and remember that food
continues to cook after it is removed from heat.
• Prick the skin of meat, chicken or fish with a pointed object.
This prevents spitting.
• The microwave should be cleaned regularly and all food
remains should be removed. Remnants of crumbs and moisture
absorb microwaves and increase cooking time. Food remnants
can also damage the interior which may result in hazardous
situations.
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