Curtis SMW5500 User Manual
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When using electrical appliance basic safety
precautions should be followed, including the
following:
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric
shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
1.
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2.
Use this appliance only for its intended use as
described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type
of oven is specifically designed to heat, cook or
dry food. It is not designed for industrial or
laboratory use.
3.
Do not operate the oven when empty.
4.
Do not operate this appliance if it has a
damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged or dropped. 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.
5.
WARNING: 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.
6.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a.
When heating food in plastic or paper
container, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition;
b.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
c.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed in order
to stifle any flames.
d.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the cavity when not in use.
7.
WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable
to explode.
8.
Microwave heating of beverage can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be
taken when handling the container.
9.
Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage
oven parts and utensils and even result in skin
burns.
10.
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.
11.
Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes,
whole squashes, apples and chestnuts before
cooking.
12.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars
should be stirred or shaken and the temperature
should be checked before serving in order to
avoid burns.
13.
Cooking utensils may become hot because of
heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.
14.
Utensils should be checked to ensure that they
are suitable for use in microwave oven.
15.
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other
than a trained person to carry out any service or
repair operation which involves the removal of
any cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
1.
Arrange food carefully. Place thickest
areas towards outside of dish.
2.
Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest
amount of time indicated and add more as
needed. Food severely overcooked can
smoke or ignite.
3.
Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent
spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
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