Installation; Important Safety Instructions - Hotpoint MWH33343B Operating Instructions Manual

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INSTALLATION

Prior to connecting
• Position the oven at a distance
from other heating sources. For
sufficient ventilation there must
be a space of at least 30 cm
above the oven.
• The microwave oven shall not
be placed in a cabinet. This oven
is not intended to be placed or
used on a working surface lower
than 850 mm above the floor.
• Check that the voltage on the rating plate corre-
sponds to the voltage in your home.
• Do not remove the microwave inlet protection
plates located on the side of the oven cavity wall.
They prevent grease & food particles from ente-
ring the microwave inlet channels.
• Place the oven on a stable, even surface that
is strong enough to hold the oven and the food
utensils you put in it. Use care when handling.
• Ensure that the space underneath, above and
around the oven is empty to allow for proper ai-
rflow.
• Ensure that the appliance is not damaged.
Check that the oven door closes firmly against
the door support and that the internal door seal
is not damaged. Empty the oven and clean the
interior with a soft, damp cloth.
• Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged
mains cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or dropped. Do not im-
merse the mains cord or plug in water. Keep the
cord away from hot surfaces. Electrical shock,
fire or other hazards may result.
• Do not use extension cord:
• If the power supply cord is too short, have a qua-
lified electrician or serviceman install an outlet
near the appliance.
• WARNING: This appliance MUST be Earthed
or this could result in the risk of electric shock.
It MUST be connected to a properly installed
earthed socket or fused earthed switched spur.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if
the earthing instructions are not completely un-
derstood, or if doubt exists as to whether the mi-
crowave oven is properly earthed.
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After connecting
• The oven can be operated only if the oven door
is firmly closed.
• Poor television reception and radio interference
may result if the oven is located close to a TV,
radio or aerial.
• The earthing of this appliance is compulsory. The
manufacturer will accept no responsibility for in-
jury to persons, animals or damage to objects
arising from the non-observance of this require-
ment.
• The manufacturers are not liable for any pro-
blems caused by the user's failure to observe
these instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS
• READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
• If material inside / outside the
oven should ignite or smoke is
emitted, keep oven door closed
and turn the oven off. Discon-
nect the power cord or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit bre-
aker panel.
• Do not leave the oven unat-
tended, especially when using
paper, plastic or other combu-
stible materials in the cooking
process. Paper can char or burn
and some plastics can melt if
used when heating foods.
• WARNING: The appliance and
its accessible parts become
hot during use.Care should be
taken to avoid touching hea-
ting elments inside the oven.
Children less then 8 years of
age shall be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
• The Microwave oven is intended