Causes Of Damage; Installation And Connection - Siemens HF12M240 Instruction Manual

to remove ovenware or accessories from
the cooking compartment.
Airtight packaging may burst when food is
Risk of burns!
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heated. Always observe the instructions
on the packaging. Always use oven gloves
to remove dishes from the cooking
compartment.
Risk of scalding!
When you open the appliance door, hot
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steam may escape. Open the appliance
door with care. Keep children at a safe
distance.
Water in a hot cooking compartment may
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create hot steam. Never pour water into
the hot cooking compartment.
There is a possibility of delayed boiling
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when a liquid is heated. This means that
the liquid reaches boiling temperature
without the usual steam bubbles rising to
the surface. Even if the container only
vibrates a little, the hot liquid may
suddenly boil over and spatter. When
heating, always place a spoon in the
container. This will prevent delayed
boiling.
Risk of injury!
Scratched glass in the appliance door
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may develop into a crack. Do not use a
glass scraper, sharp or abrasive cleaning
aids or detergents.
Unsuitable ovenware may crack. Porcelain
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or ceramic ovenware can have small
perforations in the handles or lids. These

Installation and connection

This appliance is intended for domestic use only.
Place the tabletop appliance on a firm, level surface (at least
85 cm above the floor). The ventilation slots at the rear, top and
bottom of the appliance must not be obstructed. The minimum
height of the free space above the surface of the appliance is
30 cm.
The appliance is fitted with a plug and must only be connected
to a properly-installed earthed socket. The fuse protection must
be rated at 10 amperes (L or B circuit breakers). The mains
perforations conceal a cavity below. Any
moisture that penetrates this cavity could
cause the ovenware to crack. Only use
microwave-safe ovenware.

Causes of damage

Caution!
Heavily soiled seal: If the seal is very dirty, the appliance door
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will no longer close properly during operation. The fronts of
adjacent units could be damaged. Always keep the seal
clean.
Operating the microwave without food: Operating the
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appliance without food in the cooking compartment may lead
to overloading. Never switch on the appliance unless there is
food in the cooking compartment. An exception to this rule is
a short crockery test (see the section "Microwave, suitable
crockery").
Microwave popcorn: Never set the microwave power too
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high. Use a power setting no higher than 600 watts. Always
place the popcorn bag on a glass plate. The disc may jump if
overloaded.
Liquid that has boiled over must not be allowed to run
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through the turntable drive into the interior of the appliance.
Monitor the cooking process. Choose a shorter cooking time
initially, and increase the cooking time as required.
Never use the microwave oven without the turntable.
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Creation of sparks: Metal ­ e.g. a spoon in a glass ­ must be
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kept at least 2 cm from the oven walls and the inside of the
door. Sparks could irreparably damage the glass on the
inside of the door.
Foil containers: Do not use foil containers in the appliance.
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They damage the appliance by producing sparks.
Cooling with the appliance door open: Only leave the
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cooking compartment to cool with the door closed. Do not
trap anything in the appliance door. Even if the door is only
slightly ajar, the fronts of adjacent units may be damaged
over time.
Condensation in the cooking compartment: Condensation
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may appear on the door window, interior walls and floor. This
is normal and does not adversely affect microwave operation.
To prevent corrosion, wipe off the condensation every time
you cook.
voltage must correspond to the voltage specified on the rating
plate.
The socket must be installed and the power cable replaced by
a qualified electrician only. The appliance plug must always be
accessible.
Do not use multiple plugs, power strips or extension leads.
Overloading results in a risk of fire.
Notes
You can fasten your microwave appliance directly to the
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underside of a wall cupboard in the kitchen. Refer to the
special mounting template.
Compliance with the minimum height of the free space above
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the surface of the appliance (30 cm) does not apply to under-
counter models.
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