Important Safeguards - Brabantia BBEK1147 Instruction Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

CAUTION: Hot surface. The temperature of all surfaces maked with this
symbol will be very hot when the appliance is in use and after use. Do not
touch these surfaces as possible injury could occur. Allow to cool completely
before handing this appliance.
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. The Microwave Oven is intended for
heating food and beverages. Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming
pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead to risk of injury,
ignition or fire.
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,
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