Bifinett KH 1108 - Manual (Page 5)

Safety Notes
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
TO PREVENT EXCESSIVE CONTACT
WITH MICROWAVE ENERGY
• Do not attempt to operate this microwave oven
with an opened door since operating the microwave
oven with an open door can lead to being exposed
to hazardous microwaves. It is important not to
break open or manipulate the safety lock.
• Do not tuck anything between the oven front and
door and ensure that no impurities or residues from
cleaning agents gather on the sealing surfaces.
• Do not operate the microwave oven if damaged.
It is of utmost importance that the door of the oven
closes properly and that there is no damage to:
- the door (bent), - hinges and locks (broken or
loose),
- door seals and sealing surfaces.
Have the appliance re-set or repaired by the listed
customer service branch or respectively qualified
skilled staff only.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTES
When using electrical appliances elementary
precautionary measures must be adhered to
for your safety, including:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fires, injuries or excessive contact with
microwaves:
Read all instructions prior to use.
• Use this appliance only according to its intended
purpose and as directed in this manual. Do not
use any corrosive chemicals or vapours for this
equipment. This type of oven is designed especially
for heating, cooking or drying foods. It is not
designed for industrial use or use in laboratories.
• Do not operate the microwave when empty.
• Do not operate this appliance if damage is visible
to the cable or plugs, if it does not operate properly
or is damaged or has been dropped.
If the power cable is defect it must be replaced by
the manufacturer or his maintenance partner or
similarly qualified skilled staff so as to avoid any
danger.
• WARNING: Allow the unsupervised operation of the
microwave by children only after carefully instructing
them on how to operate the microwave to ensure
the risk-free use of the oven and that children
understand the risks in the event of improper
handling.
• To minimise the risk of fire in the microwave:
Keep an eye on the microwave at all times when
heating food in plastic or paper containers since the
materials may ignite.
• Remove wire closures from paper or plastic bags
before placing them in the microwave.
• Should you notice smoke, switch off the appliance
or disconnect the plug and keep the door closed so
as to suffocate possible flames.
• Do not use the inside of the microwave for storage.
Do not leave paper articles, cooking utensils or food
in the microwave if it is not being used.
• WARNING: Fluids and other food must not be
heated in tightly sealed containers as they may
explode.
When heating beverages in the microwave,
spattering may be delayed if the beverage is brought
to boil. Please handle the container with particular
care.
• Do not deep-fry in the microwave. Hot oil may
damage microwave parts and utensils or even lead
to skin burns.
• Eggs in their shell and hard boiled eggs should not
be heated in the microwave as they may even
explode after microwave heating has been terminated.
• Pierce thick-skinned foods such as potatoes, whole
pumpkins, apples, and chestnuts before cooking.
• The content of baby bottles and baby jars should
be stirred or shaken.
Caution: Prior to consumption check the
temperature in order to avoid life-threatening
burns to the baby.
• Cooking utensils may heat up from the heat exerted
by the food and may have to be handled with an
oven cloth only.
Cooking utensils should be checked as to suitability
for use in microwave ovens.
WARNING: Maintenance and repair work which
requires the removal of the cover which serves as
protection against microwaves endangers the life of
persons other than skilled staff.
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