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1.4 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS
Read carefully these instructions and keep for future reference.
N.B. This oven has been designed to defrost, heat and cook food in the home. It must never be used for other
purposes, modified or tampered with in any way.
1) WARNING: If the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been repaired by a competent person (trained by the manufacturer or by its Customer Service).
2) WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation which involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy.
3) WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explode. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may
explode even after microwave heating has ended.
4) WARNING: Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children should be kept away. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons. Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions have been given so that
the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of improper use.
5) WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the oven
under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
6) Do not attempt to operate the oven with the door open by tampering with the safety devices.
7) Do not operate the oven if objects for any kind get stuck between the front panel of the oven and the door.
Always keep the inside of the door (E) clean, using a damp cloth and non-abrasive detergents. Do not allow
dirt or remains of food to accumulate between the front panel of the oven on the door.
8) Do not operate the oven if the supply cable or the plug is damaged, as this may result
in electric shocks.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
9) If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and KEEP THE DOOR CLOSED in order to stifle any flames.
10)Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens. In order to avoid
overheating and the consequent risk of fire, it is advisable to supervise the oven
when cooking food in disposable containers made of plastic, cardboard or other
inflammable materials, and when heating small quantities of food.
11)Never place the turntable in water after it has ben heated for a long time. The high
thermal shock resulting would break the turntable.
12)When cooking "Only MICROWAVE" and "COMBINED WITH MICROWAVE" , you
absolutely must not pre-heat the oven (without foodstuffs in it) and you must not operate it when it is empty, because you might cause sparking.
13)Before using this oven, check to be certain that the utensil and containers chosen are
suitable for microwave oven use (see the section on "Glassware and Similar Items").
14)When heating liquids (water, coffee, milk, etc.) it is possible that the contents may
suddenly start to boil and spill violently as a result of delayed boiling, causing scalding. To avoid this happening, you should place a heat-resistant plastic spoon or a
glass rod in the container before starting to heat liquids. Anyway, care shall be taken
when handling the container.
15)The temperature of the door or the outer surface may be high when the appliance is operating. Do not touch
the heating elements inside the oven.
16)Do not heat spirit with a high alcohol content, nor large quantities of oil, as these could catch fire !
17)The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the
temperature shall be checked before consumption in order to avoid burns. It is also