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8. Do not use the microwave oven near a source of heat, for example, stove
hotplates. Protect the appliance against direct sunlight.
9. Do not allow the power cord to touch hot surfaces or run the cord over
sharp edges.
10. Prevent fires inside the oven by observing the following:
a) Do not overheat the food.
b) Before placing paper or plastic bags in the oven remove paper clips from
them.
c) Do not heat oil or frying fat in the oven because you cannot regulate
the temperature of the oil. Do not fry food inside the oven. Hot oil can
damage parts of the oven and kitchen dishes and also cause burns.
d) After use, wipe the door, the door seal and inside of the oven with a cloth
soaked in a mild detergent solution and wipe dry. All stains, greases and
food residue are removed this way.
WARNING: If the door or door seal is damaged, the oven should not be
used until it has been repaired by a trained person. The oven should be
properly cleaned and any food residue removed. Failure to keep the oven
clean may result in damage to the surface, which could adversely affect
the life of the appliance and result in a hazardous situation. The piled up
grease may overheat and could start a fire. Do not use abrasive cleaning
agents. The appliance must not be cleaned with a steam cleaner.
e) If the cooked food inside the oven starts to smoke or ignites, leave the
oven door closed, turn off the oven and pull out the plug of the power
supply from the outlet to prevent the spread of fire.
f) When using disposable containers made of plastic, paper or other
combustible materials, do not leave the oven unattended to prevent
ignition.
11. Limit the risk of explosion or sudden boil by observing the following:
WARNING: Liquids and other dishes must not be heated in airtight
containers because they are susceptible to explosion. Baby bottles with
screw-on caps or pacifiers are also considered as sealed containers.
a) When heating liquids, use wide-mouth container and after heating allow
it to stand for 20 seconds, to prevent eruptive boiling over.
b) Eggs in shell, whole hard-boiled egg, water containing grease or oil and
sealed glass containers must not be heated in the microwave oven as
they can explode even after the microwave heating has ended. Potatoes,
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