Safety And Warnings - Fisher & Paykel OM25BLCX1 User Manual

Safety and warnings

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Electric Shock Hazard
Read and follow the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS outlined in this
User Guide before operating this appliance, pages 4 – 7.
Failure to do so can result in death, electric shock, fire or injury to persons.
Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this User Guide.
Important safety instructions
When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the
following:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ CAREFULLY AND KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING: if the door or door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it has been
repaired by a Fisher & Paykel authorised technician.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to
excessive microwave energy:
Read all instructions before using the appliance.
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Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive
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chemicals or vapours 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.
Do not operate the oven when empty.
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Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly
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or if it has been damaged or dropped. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a
Fisher & Paykel authorised technician or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: When the appliance is operated in the combination mode, children should only use the
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oven under adult supervision due to the temperatures generated.
WARNING: Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when adequate instructions
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have been given so that the child is able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the
hazards of improper use.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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– When heating food in plastic or paper container, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
– Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
– If smoke is observed, switch off 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.
WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable
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to explode.
Microwave heating of water and other liquids can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore
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care has to be taken when handling the container.
WARNING!