Important Safety Instruction - Haier HDS-2380EG Owner's Manual

Important safety instruction

When using Microwave oven, the following precautions must be observed:
1. Read all instructions before using and keep it for future reference.
2. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
3. The minimum height of free space necessary should be at least 20mm above the
top surface of the oven.
4. Make sure the voltage in your living area corresponding to the one shown on the
rating label of the appliance. And the wall socket is properly grounded. As a result
of strong current please uses the dedicated sockets and not shared with other
normal sockets to avoid overloading and causing fire.
5. The microwave oven for home heating and cooking food and design, please do not
use for industrial and commercial.
6. Do not cover the ventilation openings to avoid damage to the oven because of the
over-temperature.
7. WARNING: Liquids and other foods must not be heated in sealed containers since
they are liable explode.
8. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not heat food in sealed，and do not overcook the food.
b. When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due
to the possibility of ignition.
c. Do not heat oil or fat for deep drying as the temperature of oil can not be
controlled.
d. After use wipe the waveguide cover with a damp cloth, followed by dry cloth to
remove any food splashes and grease. Built-up grease may overheat and
begin to cause smoke or catch fire
e. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door
closed in order to stifle any flames.
f. Close supervision is necessary when using any one-off containers made from
plastic, paper or other combustible material.
g. When cooking the food with less moisture content or not heat-resistant
container, please use low power to avoid burning.
9. To reduce the risk of explosion and sudden boiling:
a. Do not place sealed containers in the oven. Baby bottles fitted with a screw
cap or teat are considered to be sealed containers.
b. When boiling liquid in the oven, use the wide-mouthed container and food at
the top of the container must stay away enough space from the mouth to
avoid the food spilled boiling.
c. Potatoes, sausage and chestnut should be peeled or pierced before cooking.
d. Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
therefore care must be taken when handing the container.
e. The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken
and the temperature checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns.
f. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in
microwave ovens since they may explode, even after microwave heating has
ended.
10. WARNING: If the door seals are damaged, the oven must not be operated until it
has been repaired by a competent person.
11. If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a qualified technician in order to avoid a shock hazard.
12. After cooking, the container is very hot. Using gloves to take out the food and
avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands.
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