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Precautions to be taken when using
Microwave Ovens for Heating foodstuffs
INSPECTION FOR DAMAGE
A microwave oven should only be used if an inspection confirms
all of the following conditions:
1. The grill is not damaged or broken.
2. The door fits squarely and securely and opens and closes
smoothly.
3. The door hinges are in good condition.
4. The metal plates of a metal seal on the door are neither
buckled nor deformed.
5. The door seals are neither covered with food nor have large
burn marks.
PRECAUTIONS
Microwave radiation from microwave ovens can cause harmful
effects if the following precautions are not taken:
1. Never tamper with or deactivate the interlocking devices on the
door.
2. Never poke an object, particularly a metal object, through a grill
or between the door and the oven while the oven is operating.
3. Never place saucepan's, unopened cans or other heavy metal
objects in the oven.
4. Do not let other metallic articles, e.g. fast food foil containers,
touch the side of the oven.
5. Clean the oven cavity, the door and the seals with water and a
mild detergent at regular intervals. Do not use harsh abrasive
cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass
since they can scratch the surface, which may result in
shattering of the glass.
6. Always use the oven with the trays or cookware recommended
by the manufacturer.
7. Never operate the oven without a load (i.e. an absorbing
material such as food or water) in the oven cavity unless
specifically allowed in the manufacturerʼs literature.
8. For horizontally hinged doors, never rest heavy objects such
as food containers on the door while it is open.
9. Do not place sealed containers in microwave ovens. Baby
bottles fitted with a screw cap or a teat are considered to be
sealed containers. Contents of feeding bottles and baby food
jars shall be strirred or shaken and temperature checked
before consumption to avoid burns.
10.The appliance is not intended for use by young children or
infirm persons without supervision.
11.Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
PRACTICAL HINTS
1. Before using CONVECTION, COMBINATION or GRILL
function for the first time, wipe excessive oil off in oven cavity
and operate the oven without food on Convection 250°C for 5
minutes. This will allow the oil that is used for protection to be
burned off.
2. Exterior oven surfaces, including air vents on the cabinet and
the oven door will get hot during CONVECTION,
COMBINATION and GRILL.
Use care when opening or closing door and when inserting or
removing food and accessories.
Important safety instructions
Please read carefully and keep for future reference
WE CERTIFY THAT THIS MICROWAVE OVEN HAS BEEN
INSPECTED AND COMPLIES WITH THE REQUIREMENTS
OF REGULATION 3, SUBCLAUSE(2),OF THE MICROWAVE
OVENS REGULATIONS 1982.
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC INDUSTRIAL CO., LTD.
(This statement applicable only to New Zealand.)
WARNING
a) The door seals and door seal areas should be cleaned with a
damp cloth.
The appliance should be inspected for damage to the door
seals and door seal areas and if these areas are damaged
the appliance should not be operated until it has been
repaired by a service technician trained by the manufacturer.
b) It is dangerous for anyone other than a qualified service
technician trained by the manufacturer to perform repair
service.
c) If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be
replaced with a special cord available only from the
manufacturer.
d) Before use, the user should check that utensils are suitable
for use in microwave ovens.
e) Liquids or other foods must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
f) Only allow children to use the oven without supervision when
adequate instructions have been given so that the child is
able to use the oven in a safe way and understands the
hazards of improper use.
g) Accessible parts may become hot when the
CONVECTION/COMBINATION/GRILL is in use. Children
should be kept away.
