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16.01.2004 / Page 2
Doc. No: 4812 714 14999
Introduction safety
INTRODUCTION
Before leaving the factory each oven is carefully checked.
It must, how ever, be installed and used correctly.
Despite all the steps taken to make the oven safe, the safety is dependent on the correct installation and the fact
the user understands how to use and maintain the oven.
The information in this section should be used as a reminder that the oven is safe and that anyone w ho uses it must
first read the instructions for use in order to be able to use the oven correctly and obtain best results.
SAFETY
To avoid injury to yourself and damage to the appliance alw ays w ork to the follow ing rules w hen servicing an oven.
Alw ays disconnect the plug from the mains before starting w ork.
If there is no plug sw itch off the electric supply at the control box.
When you have finished servicing an oven before you reconnect it to the mains, make sure that:
- all the internal connections are correct
- the w ires are insulated and not touching the door or the cabinet or anything sharp
- all the earth connections are electrically and mechanically sound
- do not modify or anyw ay interfere w ith the safety devices built-in to the oven
- make sure that each replacement part you use conforms to the manufacturer´s specifications
Do not start a repair if you have any doubt as to your ability to complete it.
CAUTION - M ICROWAVE RADIATION
PERSONNEL SHOULD NOT BE EXPOSED TO THE M ICROWAVE ENERGY WHICH M AY RADIATE FROM THE M AGNETRON,
WAVEGUIDE OR ANTENNA IF THEY ARE IM PROPERLY USED OR CONNECTED. ALL INPUT
AND OUTPUT M ICROWAVE CONNECTIONS, WAVEGUIDES, FLANGES AND GASKETS M UST BE SECURE.
NEVER OPERATE THE DEVICE WITHOUT A M ICROWAVE ENERGY ABSORBING LOAD ATTACHED.
NEVER LOOK INTO AN OPEN WAVEGUIDE OR ANTENNA WHILE THE DEVICE IS ENERGIZED.
NEVER OPERATE AN OVEN WITH CABINET OFF WITHOUT M EASURING THE M ICROWAVE LEAKAGE
AROUND M AGNETRON AND VISIBLE M ICROWAVE CONNECTIONS (WELDING JOINTS).
Do not operate the oven if the follow ing conditions exist:
- the door does not close firmly against the door support because of the door being w arped or the hinges damaged.
- The door trims or seals are damaged.
- If there is any visible damage to the oven.
- if the door does not close properly.
Avoid operating the oven if know n components in the interlock system, oven door or microw ave
generating assembly are know n defective. They must be replaced.
WARNING - HIGH VOLTAGE
IT IS POSSIBLE TO COM E IN CONTACT WITH LETHAL HIGH VOLTAGE WHEN WORKING WITH
HV TRANSFORM ER, HV CAPACITOR AND M AGNETRON. THEREFORE NEVER TRY TO M EASURE
THE HIGH VOLTAGE. ALWAYS TAKE UTM OST CARE WHEN PERFORM ING ELECTRIC
M EASUREM ENTS INSIDE THE OVEN.
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