Causes Of Damage - Siemens HF24M764 Instruction Manual

foods that have a peel or skin, such as
apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages,
may burst. Before heating, prick the peel
or skin.
Heat is not distributed evenly through
■ Risk of burns!
baby food. Never heat baby food in closed
containers. Always remove the lid or teat.
Stir or shake well after the food has been
heated. Check the temperature of the food
before it is given to the child.
Heated food gives off heat. The ovenware
Risk of burns! ■
may become hot. Always use oven gloves
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
Risk of scalding! ■
create hot steam. Never pour water into
the hot cooking compartment.
There is a possibility of delayed boiling
Risk of scalding!
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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
Risk of injury!
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or ceramic ovenware can have small
perforations in the handles or lids. These
perforations conceal a cavity below. Any
moisture that penetrates this cavity could
cause the ovenware to crack. Only use
microwave-safe ovenware.
Risk of injury!
If using the appliance in microwave mode
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only, placing cookware and containers
made of metal inside the appliance may
cause sparks when the appliance is
operating. This will damage the appliance.
Never use metal containers when using
the appliance in microwave mode only.

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.
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