• Do not touch the mains cable if it is damaged. First, power down the respective mains socket (e.g. via
the respective circuit breaker) and then carefully pull the mains plug from the mains socket. Never use
the product if the mains cable is damaged.
• To prevent risks, damaged power cables may only be replaced by the manufacturer, a professional
workshop appointed by the manufacturer, or a similarly qualified person.
• Never plug in or unplug the mains plug when your hands are wet.
• Never pour any liquids over electrical devices or put objects filled with liquid right next to the device. If
liquid or an object enters the interior of the device nevertheless, first power down the respective socket
(e.g. switch off circuit breaker) and then pull the mains plug from the mains socket. Do not operate the
product anymore afterwards, but take it to a specialist workshop.
• Never use the product immediately after it has been brought from a cold room into a warm one. The
condensation generated could destroy the product. Allow the device to reach room temperature before
connecting and using it. This may take several hours.
• Do not place any objects on the device.
• Do not cover the device's ventilation openings.
• Do not operate the device unsupervised.
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a qualified
shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our technical
support service or other technical personnel.
• Observe all other safety instructions in each chapter of these instructions.
8. Hazards due to microwave radiation
• Never attempt to operate the product with the door opened. Operation with the door opened causes
harmful microwave radiation to exit the device.
• Do not alter the product's safety lock (or door latch) in any way.
• Do not insert any objects into the opening on the safety lock.
• Do not place any objects between the front of the product and the door. The door's sealing surfaces may
not be contaminated with food or cleaner residue.
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