Safety Information and Warnings - Microwave Oven

(safety information and warnings within the meaning of Article 19 D)

REGULATION (EU) 2023/988 OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF THE COUNCIL of 10 May 2023 on general product safety, amending Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012 of the European Parliament and of the Council and Directive (EU) 2020/1828 of the European Parliament and the Council, and repealing Directive 2001/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council and Council Directive 87/357/EEC

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To reduce the risk of fire, injury to people or exposure to excessive microwave energy when using the appliance, please observe the following basic safety rules: Read the Operating Instructions before using the appliance.

General Safety Rules

• Close supervision is needed to reduce the risk of fire inside the oven chamber.
• Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals in the appliance. Oven is specifically designed for heating or cooking food. It is not intended for industrial or laboratory use.
• Use only cookware that is suitable for use in microwave ovens.
• When heating food in plastic or paper containers, pay special attention to the microwave oven as containers may ignite.
• If you see smoke or fire, turn off the appliance or unplug it from power and keep the door closed until the flames are smothered.
• Microwave heating of beverages can cause delayed boiling, therefore care should be taken when handling the container.
• Cleaning instructions for door seals and adjacent parts may be found in an appropriate section of this operating instructions.
• The oven must be cleaned regularly. Remove any deposits of food and leftovers.
• Neglecting to keep the oven clean can damage the surface, which may adversely affect the durability of the appliance and cause dangerous situations.
• Important! If the power cord is damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer or specialist repair centre or a qualified person in order to avoid danger.
• Before using the oven, test heat the grill heater (smoke can be given off through ventilation grid):
  • Switch on the ventilation in the room or open a window.
  • Set the oven to heat the grill heater only for about 3 minutes without heating food.
• Oven must be placed on a flat surface.
• Turntable and rotating trolley unit should be in the oven during cooking. Carefully put cooked food on the turntable, and handle it carefully to avoid any breakage.
• Improper use of the browning plate may cause cracking of the turntable due to the high temperature.
• Only use bags for cooking in microwave ovens, which are correct size.
• Microwave oven has several in-built circuit breakers to prevent emission of radiation, while the door is open. Do not tamper with these circuit breakers.
• Do not operate the oven when empty. Operating the oven without food or dish with very low water content may result in fire, carbonization, arcing and damage to the internal chamber shell.
• Do not cook food directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of turntable may cause its rupture.
• Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave. Uneven heating may occur and cause physical injury.
• Do not use narrow-necked containers such as bottles for syrups.
• Do not fry in deep fat in the microwave.
• Do not do home canning in a microwave oven because not always the entire contents of pot reaches boiling point.
• Do not use microwave oven for commercial purposes. This appliance is intended for use at home or in facilities, such as: kitchen for employees; in shops, offices and other working environments, use by the customers of hotels, motels and other residential facilities, in rural residential buildings, in the accommodation facilities.
• In order to avoid delayed boiling of hot liquids and beverages and the risk of burns, stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again in the middle of cooking time. Then leave the container in the oven for a short time and stir again before removing from oven chamber.
• Do not forget that there is a dish in the microwave oven to avoid burning due to excessive cooking.
• Do not overcook dishes.
• Do not use the oven for storage. Do not store flammable objects inside the microwave oven, such as bread, cookies, paper products, etc. If lightning hits the power line, the oven may switch on automatically.
• Remove the wire clamps and metal fixtures from containers / paper or plastic bags before placing them in the oven.
• Microwave oven must be grounded. Only connect to a wall socket with the proper protective conductor. See “Installing the protective circuit.”
• Some products, such as whole eggs (boiled or fresh), water, oil or grease, sealed containers and closed glass jars may explode and therefore should not be heated in the oven.
• Do not cover or block the air vents on the oven.
• Do not store or use the oven outdoors.
• Do not use the microwave oven near water, near the kitchen sink, in a damp room or near a swimming pool.
• Do not immerse the power cord or plug in water.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not allow the connection cord hanging over the edge of a table or counter.
• The appliance must be used with mounted decorative frame*.
• The inner cavity surface is hot after use of the microwave oven.
• Regularly check the oven and its power cord for damage. If there is any damage, do not use the oven.
• Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed during microwave cooking.
• Care should be taken not to displace the turntable when removing containers from the appliance.

Specific Warnings

• WARNING: When the appliance is used in a combined mode, children can use the microwave oven only under adult supervision due to the high temperatures generated.
• WARNING: Liquids and other foodstuffs may not be heated in sealed containers as the containers could explode.
• WARNING: This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance of the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a competent person.
• Operating the microwave oven should be done with adult supervision at all times. Do not allow children to play with the appliance or have access to the controls.
• Do not operate the oven when its terminal strip or plug is damaged, it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.