Important Safety Instructions - Hitachi MCB30 Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using electrical appliances basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:
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. Read and follow the specific 'Safety Precautions' found on page 2
3. This appliance must be earthed. Connect only to properly earthed outlet
4. Install or locate this appliance in accordance with the provided installation instructions
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for example, closed glass jars, narrow
necked containers – may explode and should not be heated in this oven
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children
8. If the mains cord becomes damaged, it should be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
a similarly qualified person with a cord of the same type and rating to avoid an electrical hazard.
9. This product is intended for domestic use only, any other use may invalidate the warranty and might
be dangerous.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance
11. Do not use outdoors
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
14. Do not let cord hang over the edge of a table or counter
15. Use only mild non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with a sponge or soft cloth when cleaning
surfaces of door and oven. See 'CLEANING AND CARE' of your microwave oven on page
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials
are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking
(b) Do not use recycled kitchen paper as it may contain metal particles
(c) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bags in the oven
(d) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven door closed, turn off oven and disconnect the
power cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel
17. If the microwave oven is out of order or damaged, do not try to repair it by yourself. Contact the
nearest qualified service technician.
ADDITIONAL
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avoid burns.
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therefore care must be taken
shaken and the temperature checked
not be placed in a built in cabinet.
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