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with.
∙ Use only suitable kitchen utensils. For detailed information, please refer to section 'Always use suitable kitchen
utensils'.
∙ The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
∙ This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age) and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, provided they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and safety precautions involved.
∙ Children must not be permitted to play with the appliance.
∙ Children must not be permitted to carry out any cleaning or maintenance work on the appliance unless they are
supervised.
∙ The appliance and its power cord must be kept well away from children under 8 at all times.
∙ To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not clean the appliance with water and do not immerse it in water.
∙ Always switch the appliance off and remove the plug from the wall socket:
- before cleaning,
- in case of any malfunction,
- after each use.
∙ When removing the plug from the wall socket, never pull on the power cord; always grip the plug itself.
∙ Caution: The exterior surfaces of the appliance may become hot during operation. There is also a
danger of steam being emitted through the ventilation slots, with a consequent risk of scalding.
∙ Do not allow the appliance or its power cord to touch hot surfaces or come into contact with any heat sources. Do
not let the power cord hang free, and keep it away from any hot parts.
∙ If the unit is not kept properly clean, deterioration in the quality of its surfaces may be caused, with possible
subsequent shortening of its life-cycle, as well as potential risk to the user's safety. Any food residue should
therefore be removed right away. For detailed information on cleaning the appliance, please refer to the section
Cleaning.
∙ This appliance is intended for domestic or similar applications, such as the
- staff kitchens in shops, offi ces and other similar working environments,
- agricultural working environments,
- by customers in hotels, motels etc. and similar accommodation,
- in bed-and breakfast type environments.
∙ Caution: Any maintenance or repair work requiring the removal of any microwave radiation protection cover
represents a serious hazard to unqualifi ed persons. This includes the replacement of the special power cord or
an interior light bulb. The unit must not be opened, except by qualifi ed personnel. If repairs are needed, please
send the appliance to one of our customer service departments. The address can be found in the appendix to this
manual.
∙ When heating liquids in your microwave oven, the liquid may heat up beyond boiling-point without visible evidence
of bubbling. It is therefore important to exercise extreme caution when handling any containers, e.g. when removing
them from the oven.
The risk of such over-boiling may be reduced by placing a heat-resistant glass rod in the container during the
heating process.
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