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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
If the power supply cord of this appliance is damaged, itKeep children away from the door to prevent them
must be replaced with a special cord. The exchangeburning themselves.
must be made by an authorised ELECTROLUX serviceTo avoid misuse by children
agent.
WARNING: Only allow children to use the
To avoid the possibility of explosion andoven without supervision when adequate
sudden boiling:
instructions have been given so that the child
WARNING: Liquids and other foods mustis able to use the oven in a safe way and
not be heated in sealed containers sinceunderstands the hazards of improper use.
they are liable to explode.Do not lean or swing on the oven door. Do not play
Never use sealed containers. Remove seals and lidswith the oven or use it as a toy.
before use. Sealed containers can explode due to a buildChildren should be taught all important safety
up of pressure even after the oven has been turned off.instructions: use of pot holders, careful removal of
Take care when microwaving liquids. Use a wide-food coverings; paying special attention to packaging
mouthed container to allow bubbles to escape.(e.g. self-heating materials) designed to make food
Microwave heating of beverages can result incrisp, as they may be extra hot.
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care hasOther warnings
to be taken when handling the container.Never modify the oven in any way.
To prevent sudden eruption of boiling liquid andThis oven is for home food preparation only and may
only be used for cooking food. It is not suitable for
possible scalding:
1. Stir liquid prior to heating/reheating.commercial or laboratory use.
To promote trouble-free use of your oven
2. It is advisable to insert a glass rod or similar utensil
into the liquid whilst reheating.and avoid damage.
3. Let liquid stand in the oven at the end of cookingNever operate the oven when it is empty.
time to prevent delayed eruptive boiling. When using a browning dish or self-heating material,
always place a heat-resistant insulator such as a
Do not cook eggs in their shells, and wholeporcelain plate under it to prevent damage to the
hard boiled eggs should not be heated in
turntable and turntable support due to heat stress. The
microwave ovens since they may explodepreheating time specified in the dishes instructions
even after microwave cooking has ended.
must not be exceeded.
To cook or reheat eggs which have notDo not use metal utensils, which reflect microwaves and
been scrambled or mixed, pierce the yolks
may cause electrical arcing. Do not put cans in the oven.
and the whites, or the eggs may explode.Only use the turntable and the turntable support
Shell and slice hard boiled eggs before
reheating them in the microwave oven.designed for this oven. Do not operate the oven without
the turntable.
Pierce the skin of such foods as potatoes, sausagesTo prevent the turntable from breaking:
and fruit before cooking, or they may explode.(a) Before cleaning the turntable with water, leave the
To avoid the possibility of burnsturntable to cool.
Use pot holders or oven gloves when removing food(b) Do not put hot foods or hot utensils on a cold
from the oven to prevent burns.turntable.
Always open containers, popcorn makers, oven(c) Do not put cold foods or cold utensils on a hot
cooking bags, etc., away from the face and hands toturntable.
avoid steam burns.Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during
To avoid burns, always test food temperatureoperation.
and stir before serving and pay specialNOTE:
attention to the temperature of food andIf you are unsure how to connect your oven, please
drink given to babies, children or the elderly.consult an authorised, qualified electrician.
Neither the manufacturer nor the dealer can accept
Temperature of the container is not a true indication of
the temperature of the food or drink; always check theany liability for damage to the oven or personal injury
resulting from failure to observe the correct electrical
food temperature.connection procedure.
Always stand back from the oven door when opening
Water vapour or drops may occasionally form on the
it to avoid burns from escaping steam and heat.
Slice stuffed baked foods after heating to releaseoven walls or around the door seals and sealing
surfaces. This is a normal occurrence and is not an
steam and avoid burns.
indication of microwave leakage or a malfunction.
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