Russell Hobbs RHM2074B User Manual page 5

Safety instructions
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The microwave is intended for heating food and beverages. Drying of
food or clothing and heating of warming pads, wheat bags slippers,
sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or
fire.
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If smoke is emitted , switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the
door closed in order to stifle any flames.
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Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
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The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or
shaken and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.
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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.
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The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits removed.
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 hazardous situation.
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Heat from the contents of a container may be transmitted to the
container itself, so please be careful when removing it from the oven.
Please remember that the food or liquid inside will be releasing some
steam or will be spitting. Never cover any container fully, always leave a
gap for steam to escape.
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Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the
heated food. This is especially true if plastic wrap has been covering the
top and handles of the utensil. You may need oven gloves to handle
the utensil.
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Ensure you do not use any corrosive chemicals or vapours in the
appliance. It is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
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Never put any objects into the openings on the outer case.
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