Important Safety Instructions - Kenwood KEN CJSi25 Instruction Booklet

Safety
First aid
Treat scalding by:
1 Quickly placing the scald
under cold running water
for at least 10 minutes.
2 Cover with a clean dry
dressing. Do not use
creams, oils or lotions.
Fire
In the event of fire:
1 Keep the oven door
closed.
2 Turn off the power.
3 Unplug from mains.
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Important Safety Instructions

Please Read Carefully and
Keep for Future Reference
Maintenance of your Microwave
It is hazardous for anyone other
than a competent person to carry
out any service or repair operation
which involves the removal of a
cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy.
If the door are damaged, the oven must
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not be operated until it has been repaired
by a competent person.
If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug
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the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to contain any flames.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be
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replaced by a service agent or similar
qualified person.
If you wear a pacemaker, please contact
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your doctor before using a microwave
oven.
Microwave use
This microwave is designed for food
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preparation only and is not intended for
commercial use.
It should never be used for drying cloths
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or other non-food purposes.
The microwave should not be left
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unattended when in use.
Only use utensils that are suitable for
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microwave use.
Care should be taken so metal objects are
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not left in the microwave
The temperature of accessible surfaces
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may be high when the appliance is
operating.
Only use utensils that are suitable for
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microwave use. Refer to the section on the
correct utensils to use in this appliance.
Care should be taken so metal objects are
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not left in the microwave
These include :
¨ Metal cooking utensils
¨ Metal plates or trays
¨ Wire twist ties
¨ Crockery with metal trims
¨ Meat thermometer
Care should be taken when using paper,
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plastic, wooden or other combustible
materials in the oven as they can catch
fire
Oil & fat for deep frying should not
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heated in the microwave
Only use cling film designed for
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microwave use & take extra care when
removing the film to avoid steam burns
Only heat popcorn that has been
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designed for microwave use.
Cooking use
As the power of different microwave ovens
can vary considerably, care must be taken
when first using this appliance as it may
cook faster than your old unit.
Do not leave the appliance unattended
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during use.
Only allow children to use the oven
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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;
Take care when cooking food with a high
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sugar or fat content, such as Christmas
pudding or fruitcake. The sugar or fat can
overheat and in some cases catch fire.
Cleaning
The oven should be cleaned regularly and
food deposits removed. Failure to maintain
the oven in a clean condition can affect the
life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
(See cleaning your microwave )
Containers
Pressure will build up in sealed containers
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and can cause them to explode. Therefore
do not use the following in your
microwave:
• Sealed containers
• Capped bottles
• Vacuum containers
• Sealed jars
• Hard-boiled egg
• Eggs in their shells
• Nuts
Always pierce the skin of fruit and
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vegetables, such as potatoes.
Delayed boiling
Liquids heated in a microwave can boil up
when removing them from the microwave.
Take the following precautions :
Always stir liquids, before & after
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cooking
Allow them to stand
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Use containers that are wider at the top
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than the bottom
Preparing Food for babies
Extra care must be taken when preparing
food or drink for babies and small children.
Always test the food or liquid
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temperature before giving it to
baby.
When using a baby bottle, ensure the teat
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is removed before heating.
When warming milk, ensure the bottle is
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shaken.
Caution
During convection and grill modes outer
surfaces will become hot, do not touch outer
casing of appliance.care should be taken
not to store any items on top of your
microwave oven