7. Before using the appli-
ance for the fi rst time
7.1. Sett ing up the appliance
Fig. 3 – Appliance clearance
WARNING!
Risk of fire!
There is a risk of fire if the appliance is set up
incorrectly.
To ensure adequate ventilation, the clear-
ances specified in "Fig. 3 – Appliance
clearance" must be maintained. The
spacer at the back of the appliance must
touch the wall. It ensures that the correct
clearance is maintained when positioning
the microwave.
Do not remove the feet.
The microwave is designed as a
free-standing appliance. Do not operate
the microwave in fitted cabinets or a
cupboard.
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NOTICE!
Possible material damage!
There is a risk of damage to the appliance if
installed incorrectly.
Place the microwave on a level, stable
surface which is able to carry the weight
of the appliance as well as the maximum
weight of the food which will be cooked
in it.
Use the appliance indoors only.
Do not place the microwave:
– near sources of heat or naked flames
– near radios or televisions
– in the immediate vicinity of inflamma-
ble materials
– in a location prone to wetness or high
humidity.
– in a location with extremely high or
low temperatures or in direct sunlight.
Chemical additives in furniture coatings may
corrode the material of the appliance feet
and cause residue on the furniture surface.
Place the appliance on a heat-resistant
mat if necessary.
Connect the microwave to a convenient
and easily accessible, earthed mains
socket.
7.2. Heating up the empty
appliance
Before using the microwave, the appliance
must be heated up so that residues left over
from production can evaporate. To do this,
switch on the appliance in hot air mode with-
out food or accessories inside as described
below:
Open the door and remove any packag-
ing or accessory parts from the cooking
compartment.
Close the door again.
Press the
button.
The display shows 100 °C.
Press
or
to set the cooking tem-
perature to °C.