Important Safeguards - Brabantia BBEK1145 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using this electrical appliance, the basic safety precautions below should
be followed.
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 containers, check the oven frequently for
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.
7. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they
are liable to explode.
8. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore
care has to be taken when handling 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