Product-Specific Safety Information - Bosch SPS40C12GB Repair Instructions

Safety
2.3

Product-specific safety information

2.3.1 Microwave ovens
Risk of scalding due to explosive escape of liquids in case of delayed
boiling!
• Before heating place a metal spoon in the liquid.
Health hazard due to non-ionising radiation!
• After any work on the appliance, check the tightness with leak rate
measurement.
2.3.2 Induction appliances
Induction appliances fulfil the relevant regulations for safety and electromagnetic
compatibility (EN 50366).
Danger to life due to magnetic fields!
• People with pacemakers should stay clear during repairs on an open
appliance!
Health hazard due to magnetic fields!
• People with medical devices (for example insulin pump / hearing aid) should
stay clear of the opened appliance!
2.3.3 Gas appliances
Explosion hazard due to escaping gas!
• Cut off the gas supply before working on gas carrying connections.
• Check tightness following work on connections carrying gas.
• Only repair gas appliances with original parts that were tested and released for
such use.
If you smell gas!
• Do not press any electrical switches.
• Extinguish / keep clear of open flames.
• Ensure that room is well ventilated.
• Close the gas isolating equipment.
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2.3.4 Refrigerators and freezers
Risk of burns caused by refrigerants!
• Wear protective gloves and goggles.
Explosion hazard due to refrigerants!
• Do not solder pipe connections, only use Lokring connections.
• Do not press any electrical switches.
• Keep clear of thermal appliances.
• Extinguish / keep clear of open flames.
• Ensure that room is well ventilated.
2.3.5 Dryer with heat pump
Risk of burns caused by refrigerants!
• Wear protective gloves and goggles.
Explosion hazard due to refrigerants!
• Do not solder pipe connections, only use Lokring connections.
• Do not press any electrical switches.
• Keep clear of thermal appliances.
• Extinguish / keep clear of open flames.
• Ensure that room is well ventilated.
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