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sAfety instructions - general information
• Please read these instructions carefully and retain them for reference.
• Use this appliance solely in accordance with these instructions.
• Without supervision this appliance may not be used by children or persons who have a physical or
mental restriction and therefore are not able to use the appliance safely.
• Have any repairs carried out solely by a qualified electrician. Never try to repair the appliance yourself.
sAfety instructions - electricity and heat
• Before use, verify that the mains voltage is the same as that indicated on the type plate on the appliance.
• Plug the appliance only into an earthed wall socket.
• Always remove the plug from the socket when the appliance is not in use.
• Always remove the plug from the wall socket by pulling on the plug, not the power cord.
• Check the appliance's power cord regularly to make sure it is not damaged. Do not use the appliance if
the power cord is damaged. Have a damaged power cord replaced by a qualified service department.
• When using an extension lead always make sure that the entire cable is unwound from the reel.
• Use solely approved extension leads.
• Certain parts of the appliance can get hot. Do not touch them, as you may burn yourself.
• The appliance needs space to allow heat to escape, thereby preventing the risk of fire. Make sure that
the appliance has sufficient space around it, and does not come in contact with flammable material. The
appliance must not be covered.
• Never use the appliance in the vicinity of flammable materials.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and the plug do not come in contact with sources of heat,
such as a hot hob or naked flame.
• Make sure that the appliance, the power cord and plug do not come in contact with water.
• This appliance may not be used through an external timer or by means of a remote control.
sAfety instructions - during use
• Never use the appliance outdoors.
• Never use the appliance in a humid room.
• Place the appliance on a stable and flat surface where it cannot fall over.
• Make sure that your hands are dry before touching the appliance, power cord or plug.
• Switch off the appliance and remove the plug from the wall socket in the event of a malfunction during use,
and before cleaning the appliance, fitting or removing an accessory, or storing the appliance after use.
• Never leave the appliance unsupervised whilst it is in use.
• Never move the appliance whilst it is switched on or is still hot. Switch off the appliance, and wait until it
has cooled down before you move it.
• Make sure there is sufficient free space behind the appliance (at least 10cm), on both sides of the appliance
(at least 5 cm), and above the appliance (at least 20cm).
• Always use kitchen utensils which are suitable for microwave ovens.
• Look into the microwave oven at regular intervals during the preparation of food enclosed in disposable
packaging, plastic, paper, or other inflammable material. If you see smoke then switch off the appliance,
remove the plug from the wall socket, and keep the door closed until any flames, where relevant, have
extinguished.
• Do not put metal objects or materials in the microwave oven, such as packaging materials or baking
containers that contain metal, plates and dishes with decorative metal rims, or metal skewers or forks, etc.
• Do not heat the following products in the microwave oven:
- food and liquids in closed, airtight or vacuum packaging, bottles or jars;
- airtight food, such as eggs, nuts in their shell, and tomatoes.
• Take particular care when heating liquids:
- Always allow liquids to stand for a while after the microwave has switched off so that the heat can
distribute through the liquid.
- Always stir liquids after they have been heated.
- Sudden boiling and/or splashing of liquids heated in a microwave oven can be avoided by putting a glass
spoon or rod in the liquid before you heat it and then stirring the liquid carefully after it has been heated.
- To avoid liquids boiling over never fill (measuring) cups, bottles or bowls to the rim.
• Take particular care when heating baby food and milk:
- Always allow baby food and milk to stand for a while after the microwave has switched off, so that
the heat can distribute through the liquid.
- Always stir baby food and milk after they have been heated.
- Always check the temperature of baby food and milk before giving them to the baby.
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