10 cmUnpacking and getting ready12 Choose a flat work surface for your microwave away from heat sourcessuch as radiators or fires, and away from anywhere that is very cold.You should allow a 10cm space all around the oven and30cm above so that warm air can escape from thevents during cooking – it is not designed to be built in.34 Put the turntable ring inside the oven and place the glass turntable ontop of the ring. The turntable is shaped to sit securely on the spindle.You must always use the turntable and ring whenever you use themicrowave.Unpacking4This microwave oven isdesigned for home use. Itshould not be used forcommercial catering.10 cm30 cmMake sure that you have taken all the packaging from inside the oven.Plug your oven into a standard household electrical socket(240 volt, 13 amp rated).Avoid using a socket that also has an adaptor and other equipmentplugged in. Do not use a multi adaptor.After unpacking your oven, check that it has not been damaged whilst inthe box. Make sure there are no dents on the oven, and the door closesproperly and without damages. A dented or damaged oven could allowmicrowave energy to escape.