Safety Instructions - Panasonic NN-CF770 Operation Instruction And Cook Book

Safety Instructions

Precautions to be taken when using
Microwave Ovens for Heating
foodstuffs
INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE. A microwave oven
should only be used if an inspection confirms all of
the following conditions:
1. The door fits squarely and securely and opens and
closes smoothly.
2. The door hinges are in good condition.
3. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are
neither buckled nor deformed.
4. The door seals are neither covered with food nor have
large burn marks.
PRECAUTIONS. Microwave radiation from
microwave ovens can cause harmful effects if the
following precautions are not taken:
1. Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking
devices on the door.
2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object,
through a grille or between the door and the oven
while the oven is operating.
3. Never place saucepans, unopened cans or other
heavy metal objects in the oven.
4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g., fast food foil
containers, touch the side of the oven.
5. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with
water and a mild detergent at regular intervals. Never
use any form of abrasive cleaner that may scratch or
scour surfaces around the door.
6. Always use the oven with the cookware
recommended by the manufacturer.
7. Never operate the oven without a load (i.e., an
absorbing material such as food or water) in the oven
cavity unless specifically allowed in the manufacturer's
literature.
8. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy objects
such as food containers on the door while it is open.
9. Do not place sealed containers in microwave ovens.
Baby bottles fitted with a screw cap or a teat are
considered to be sealed containers.
10. This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
11. Young children should be supervised to ensure that
they do not play with the appliance.
Important Instructions
WARNING—To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or excessive microwave energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the microwave oven.
2. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers - (for example, closed glass jars and
sealed baby bottles with teat) - may explode and
should not be heated in the microwave oven.
3. Use this microwave oven only for its intended use as
described in this manual.
4. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
5. Do not operate this microwave oven if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
6. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend microwave
oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
(b) Heating therapeutic wheat bags is not
recommended. If heating, do not leave unattended
and follow manufacturers' instructions carefully.
(c) Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing
bag in oven.
(d) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off at the wall switch, or shut
off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
(e) Never leave microwave unattended while cooking or
reheating.
7. Failure to maintain the oven in a clean condition could
lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a
harzardous situation.
Earthing Instructions
This microwave oven must be earthed. In the event of an
electrical short circuit, earthing reduces the risk of electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
This microwave oven is equipped with a cord having an
earthing wire with an earthing plug. The plug must be
plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and earthed.
WARNING—Improper use of the earthing plug
can result in a risk of electric shock.
WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS
BEEN INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATION 3,
SUBCLAUSE(2), OF THE MICROWAVE OVENS
REGULATIONS 1982.
(This statement applicable only to New Zealand.)
We certify that this microwave oven has been inspected
and complies with the safety requirements of
government notice 466 of March 1981, and complies
with the Radio Regulation of government notice 587 of
March 1986.
(This statement applicable only to South Africa)
WARNING
a) The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned
with a damp cloth. The appliance should be inspected
for damage to the door seals and door seal areas and
if these areas are damaged the appliance should not
be operated until it has been repaired by a qualified
service technician trained by the manufacturer.
b) It is dangerous for anyone other than a qualified
service technician trained by the manufacturer to
perform repair services.
c) If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must
be replaced by a qualified service technician with the
special cord available only from the manufacturer.
d) Before use, the user should check that whether the
utensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
e) Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode, at the
same time it should avoid the boiling liquids splash.
f) 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.
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