Important Safety Instructions - Electrolux EMM2003W/K Instruction Manual

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, it
must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard
5. 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.
6. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
When heating food in plastic or paper
container, check the oven frequently to the
possibility of ignition.
Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
If smoke is observed, switch o ff or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
Do not use the cavity for storage purposes.
Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the cavity when not in
use.
7. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not
be heated in sealed containers since they
are liable to explode.
8. Microwave heating of beverage can result
in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care
has to be taken when handle the container.
9. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can
damage oven parts and utensils and even
result in skin burns.
10. 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.
11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as
potatoes, whole squashes, apples and
chestnuts before cooking.
12. 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.
13. Cooking utensils may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the
utensil.
14. Utensils should be checked to ensure
that they are suitable for use in microwave
oven.
15. 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.
16. This product is a Group 2 Class B ISM
equipment. The definition of Group 2
which contains all ISM (Industrial, Scientific
and Medical) equipment in which radio-
frequency energy is intentionally
generated and/or used in the form of
electromagnetic radiation for the
treatment of material, and spark erosion
equipment. For Class B equipment is
equipment suitable for use in domestic
establishments and in establishments
directly connected to a low voltage
power supply network which supplies
buildings used for domestic purpose.
17. 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.
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18. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the appliance.
19. The microwave oven is only used in
freestanding.
20. WARNING: Do not install oven over a
range cooktop or other heat-producing
appliance. if installed could be damaged
and the warranty would be avoid .
21. The accessible surface may be hot during
operation.
22. The microwave oven shall not be placed
in a cabinet.
23. The door or the outer surface may get
hot when the appliance is operating.
24. The temperature of accessible surfaces
may be high when the appliance is
operating.
25. The appliance shall be placed against a
wall.
26. Appliance is not to be used by children
or persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
27. Children being supervised not to play
with appliance
28. WARNING: If the door or door seals are
damaged, the oven must not be operated
until it has been repaired by a competent
person
29. The instructions shall state that appliances
are not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote-
control system.
30. The microwave oven is for household use
only and not for commercial use.
31. Never remove the distance holder in the
back or on the sides, as it ensures a
minimum distance from the wall for air
circulation.
32. Please secure the turn table before you
move the appliance to avoid damages.
33. Caution: It is dangerous to repair or
maintain the appliance by no other than
a specialist because under these
circumstances the cover have to be
removed which assures protection
against microwave radiation. This applies
to changing the power cord or the lighting
as well. Send the appliance in these cases
to our service centre.
34. The microwave oven is intended for
defrosting, cooking and steaming of food
only.
35. Use gloves if you remove any heated food.
36. Caution! Steam will escape, when opening
lids or wrapping foil.
37. This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use
of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children
shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made
by children unless they are aged from 8
years and above and supervised.
38. If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed
in order to stifle.
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