Important Safety Instructions2First aidTreat scalding by:1 Quickly placing the scaldunder cold running waterfor at least 10 minutes.2 Cover with a clean drydressing. Do not usecreams, oils or lotions.FireIn the event of fire:1 Keep the oven doorclosed.2 Turn off the power.3 Unplug from mains.Safety Please Read Carefully andKeep for Future ReferenceMaintenance of your MicrowaveIt is hazardous for anyone otherthan a competent person to carryout any service or repair operationwhich involves the removal of acover which gives protection againstexposure to microwave energy.l If the door are damaged, the oven mustnot be operated until it has been repairedby a competent person.Containersl Pressure will build up in sealed containersand can cause them to explode. Thereforedo not use the following in yourmicrowave:• Sealed containers• Capped bottles• Vacuum containers• Sealed jars• Hard-boiled egg• Nutsl Always pierce the skin of fruit andvegetables, such as potatoes.Delayed boilingLiquids heated in a microwave can boil upwhen removing them from the microwave.Take the following precautions :l Always stir liquids, before & aftercookingl Allow them to standl Use containers that are wider at the topthan the bottomPreparing Food for babiesExtra care must be taken when preparingfood or drink for babies and small children.lAlways test the food or liquidtemperature before giving it tobaby.l When using a baby bottle, ensure the teatis removed before heating.l When warming milk, ensure the bottle isshaken.• Eggs in their shellsDuring convection and grill modes outersurfaces will become hot, do not touch outercasing of appliance.care should be takennot to store any items on top of yourmicrowave ovenCautionl If smoke is observed, switch off or unplugthe appliance and keep the door closed inorder to contain any flames.l If the supply cord is damaged, it must bereplaced by a service agent or similarqualified person.l If you wear a pacemaker, please contactyour doctor before using a microwaveoven.Microwave usel This microwave is designed for foodpreparation only and is not intended forcommercial use.l It should never be used for drying clothsor other non-food purposes.l The microwave should not be leftunattended when in use.l Only use utensils that are suitable formicrowave use.l Care should be taken so metal objects arenot left in the microwavel The temperature of accessible surfacesmay be high when the appliance isoperating.Cooking usel Do not leave the appliance unattendedduring use.l Only allow children to use the ovenwithout supervision when adequateinstructions have been given so that thechild is able to use the oven in a safeway and understands the hazards ofimproper use;l Take care when cooking food with a highsugar or fat content, such as Christmaspudding or fruitcake. The sugar or fat canoverheat and in some cases catch fire.CleaningThe oven should be cleaned regularly andfood deposits removed. Failure to maintainthe oven in a clean condition can affect thelife of the appliance and possibly result in ahazardous situation.(See cleaning your microwave )lllll Only use utensils that are suitable formicrowave use. Refer to the section on thecorrect utensils to use in this appliance.l Care should be taken so metal objects arenot left in the microwaveAs the power of different microwave ovenscan vary considerably, care must be takenwhen first using this appliance as it maycook faster than your old unit.These include :¨ Metal cooking utensils¨ Metal plates or trays¨ Wire twist ties¨ Crockery with metal trims¨ Meat thermometerCare should be taken when using paper,plastic, wooden or other combustiblematerials in the oven as they can catchfireOil & fat for deep frying should notheated in the microwaveOnly use cling film designed formicrowave use & take extra care whenremoving the film to avoid steam burnsOnly heat popcorn that has beendesigned for microwave use.