Should the appliance be sold or transferred to another owner, or should you move house and leave the appliance, always ensure that the book is supplied with the appliance so that the new owner can be acquainted with the functioning of the appliance and the relevant warnings. • These warnings are provided in the interest of safety. You must read them carefully before installing or using the appliance. • Do not use this appliance for any other purposes than the preparation of normal domestic food. Take care to read the instructions regarding loads and timings. Also the recommendations/advice on suitable containers and utensils (see cookery book). • DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN EMPTY. THE APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE OPERATED WITHOUT FOOD IN THE OVEN, OPERATION IN THIS MANNER BEING LIKELY TO DAMAGE THE APPLIANCE. • DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN IF IT IS DAMAGED UNTIL IT HAS BEEN REPAIRED BY A SERVICE TECHNICIAN TRAINED BY THE MANUFACTURER. IT IS PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT THAT THE OVEN DOOR CLOSES PROPERLY AND THAT THERE IS NO DAMAGE TO:- (1) DOOR (WARPED) (2) HINGES AND LA TCHES (BROKEN OR LOOSENED) (3) DOOR SEALS AND SEALING SURFACES (BROKEN OR CRACKED). • IT IS DANGEROUS FOR ANY PERSON OTHER THAN A SERVICE TECHNICIAN TRAINED BY THE MANUFACTURER TO PERFORM SERVICE REPAIRS. • AIRFLOW BELOW, ABOVE AND TO THE REAR OF A MICROWAVE OVEN SHOULD NOT BE RESTRICTED. (SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS). • ALWAYS KEEP THE DOOR SEAL AND DOOR SURFACES CLEAN BY WIPING REGULARLY WITH A DAMP CLOTH, SO THAT ANY GREASE, SOIL OR SPATTERS ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BUILD UP, SUCH BUILD UP COULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE OF MICROWA VE ENERGY FROM THE OVEN. • When heating liquids in your microwave oven, overheating of the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without the evidence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden overspill of the hot liquid and possible injury to the user. To help prevent this possibility the following steps should be observed:- - Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven. - At the end of the heating time allow the liquid to cool slightly before removing the container from the oven using an oven cloth for added protection. 2 • This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the product. • Any electrical work required to install this appliance should be carried out by a qualified person. • It is dangerous to alter the specifications or modify the product in any way. • Do not use this appliance if it is in contact with water. • Under no circumstances should live animals be placed in a microwave oven. • Do not use the oven for drying any items. • Do not let the timer continue to operate after removing the food. • No items must be stored in the microwave oven even when the appliance is not being used, as inadvertently switching on the oven could cause a hazard. • Unplug the appliance if it is to be left for a period of time, e.g. during holidays or long weekends. • The glass tray must be positioned in the oven during use. • Generally speaking, metal should not be used in the oven when cooking, because metal reflects microwave energy and may cause arcing. Even when metal is used for the limited application e.g., when shielding chicken legs with foil, it should not come into contact with oven walls. • Do not use capped bottles, jars or tins. • Cooking vessels can get very hot. Care should be taken that the dishes do not come into contact with any plastic surface. Wear protective gloves. • Only use cooking containers recommended for use in a microwave oven. • Should you wish to use a browning dish, we would suggest that a suitable insulator be placed between the glass tray and the browning dish in order to prevent damage by heat stress. A large heat resistant and microwave proof glass plate, (e.g. PYREX), may be used as an insulator. It is important that the recommended preheating time of the dish must not be exceeded. • Do not cook eggs in the shell. Pressure will build up inside the shell and it will explode (even after cooking has stopped). Do not reheat cooked eggs unless they are scrambled or chopped. Puncture the yolk before cooking eggs. • Do not prepare popcorn in the oven. The results are poor and it can be dangerous. 3 • Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying. The temperature of the oil cannot be controlled and it may overheat. • In common with other forms of heating food, exceeding the recommended cooking times may result in burning the oven contents and damaging your oven. When cooking foods with a high sugar or fat content such as: Christmas pudding, mince pies or fruit cake, be sure to follow the cooking instructions carefully. • Do not reheat drinks in plastic cups, they could melt. • Do not use a conventional meat thermometer. They may be used outside the oven to check temperature but not during cooking. • Be cautious when eating food direct from the microwave oven as items with high sugar or fat content can be ...