Important Safety Instructions - Morphy Richards 25CG User Manual

outlet so that microwave oven and receiver
are on different branch circuits.

Important safety instructions

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,
contact Morphy Richards service center.
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. 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.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven
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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.
8. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not
be heated in sealed containers since they
are liable to explode.
9. Microwave heating of beverage can result
in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care
has to be taken when handling the
container.
10. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can
damage oven parts and utensils and even
result in skin burns.
11. 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.
12. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as
potatoes, whole squashes, apples and
chestnuts before cooking.
13. 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.
14. Cooking utensils may become hot
because of heat transferred from the
heated food. Potholders may be needed
to handle the utensil.
15. Utensils should be checked to ensure that
they are suitable for use in microwave
oven.
16. 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.
17. This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
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