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CAUTION

Caution
  • To reduce the risk of injury to persons, malfunction, or damage to the product or property when using the appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

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Installation

Install the appliance according to the installation requirements that are in this manual.Allow at least 8 cm from the front of the oven door to avoid accidental tipping of the appliance.The turntable must always be in place when you operate the appliance.Do not block an exhaust outlet that is located on the top, bottom or side of the appliance.Do not place any object (such as kitchen towels, napkins, etc.) between the appliance front face and the door.In order to avoid a hazard due to inadvertent resetting of the thermal cut-out, this appliance must not be supplied through an external switching device, such as a timer, or connected to a circuit that is regularly switched on and off by the utility.

Operation

Do not touch the appliance (including the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, accessories and dishes) during grill mode, convection mode and auto cook operations. The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating. There is the danger of a burn unless wearing thick culinary gloves.Do not place an object(a book, a box, water bottle, vase etc.) on the appliance. The appliance may overheat or catch fire or the object may fall, causing injury to persons.Do not operate the appliance with the door open. It could result in harmful exposure to excessive microwave energy.Set the cooking times correctly. The small amounts of food require shorter cooking or heating time. Over cooking may result in the food catching on fire and subsequent damage to your appliance.Do not use recycled paper products. They may contain impurities which may cause sparks or fires when used in cooking.Do not cook food wrapped in paper towels or newspaper, unless your cook book contains instructions for the food you are cooking.Do not use newspaper in place of paper towels for cooking.Do not use the appliance to dry newspapers or clothes. They may catch fire.Do not cook eggs in their shell. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they can explode, even after microwave heating has ended. Pressure will build up inside the egg which will burst.Do not attempt deep fat frying in your appliance. This could result in a sudden boil over of the hot liquid.Pierce the skin of potatoes, apples or any such fruit or vegetables before cooking. They could burst.If smoke is observed (or emitted), switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flame. Follow exact directions given by each manufacturer for their popcorn product.Never use a brown paper bag for popping corn.Never attempt to pop leftover kernels. Do not leave the appliance unattended while the corn is being popped.If corn fails to pop after the suggested times, discontinue cooking.Overcooking could result in the corn catching a fire.The power connection may be achieved by having the plug accessible or by incorporating a switch in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. Using improper plug or switch can cause an electric shock or a fire.All air vents should be kept clear during cooking. If air vents are covered during appliance operation the appliance may overheat.

Maintenance

If it is necessary to take precautions during user maintenance, appropriate details shall be given.Do not rinse containers, tray and rack by placing them in water immediately after cooking.Unplug the power plug and allow it to cool before cleaning.Always use gloves when removing food and accessories after cooking as the oven and accessories will be very hot.Allow the turntable to cool before removing it from the appliance.Do not allow food or cleaner residue to accumulate on sealing surfaces of the appliance.Keep the inside and outside of the appliance clean.CleaningKeep the oven clean inside and outside. Take special care to keep the inner door panel and the front frame free of food or grease build-up. Clean your oven weekly or more often, if needed.Abrasive cleansers, steel wool pads, gritty wash cloths, some paper towels, etc., can damage the control panel and the interior and exterior of the oven. Cleaning the InteriorUse a damp cloth to clean the surfaces of the door and wipe out crumbs between the door and the frame. Remove greasy spatters with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry.Wipe spatters immediately with a wet paper towel, especially after cooking chicken or bacon.If steam accumulates inside or outside of the oven door, wipe the panels with a soft cloth.Cleaning the ExteriorClean the outside of the oven with soap and water. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth or paper towel.Do not allow the water to seep into the ventilation openings to prevent damage to the operating parts inside the oven.The door and door seals should be kept clean. Use only warm, soapy water, rinse then dry thoroughly.Frequently wipe metal parts with a damp cloth.Cleaning the Control PanelOpen the door to prevent the oven from accidentally starting. Wipe with a damp cloth followed immediately by a dry cloth. Press STOP or STOP/Clear after cleaning.Cleaning the AccessoriesWash the glass tray and rotating ring in mild, sudsy water. For heavily soiled areas, use a mild cleanser and scouring sponge. Dry completely before use.The glass tray and rotating ring are dishwasher safe.