Important Safety Instructions - Hotpoint MWH424.1X Service Information

Indesit Company

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave oven energy
when using your appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. Warning: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
2. Warning: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or
repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
3. 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 older than 8 and supervised.
4. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years.
5. Only use utensils suitable for use in microwave ovens.
6. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed.
7. Read and follow the specific: 'PRECAU-TIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY'.
8. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
9. If smoke is observed, switch off the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any
flames.
10. Do not overcook food.
11. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store items, such as bread, cookies, etc.
inside the oven.
12. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing
them in the oven.
13. Install or locate this oven only in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
14. Eggs in the shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they
may explode, even after microwave heating has ended.
15. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen
areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - by clients in hotels, motels and other
residential type environments; - farm houses; - bed and breakfast type environments.
16. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
17. Do not store or use this appliance outdoors.
18. Do not use this oven near water, in a wet basement or near a swimming pool.
19. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. The
surfaces are liable to get hot during use.Keep cord away from heated surface, and do not cover
any vents on the oven.
20. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
21. 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.
22. 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.
23. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
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