Operation Manual

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Before you use the appliance for the first time, please do
as follows: Carefully unpack the appliance and remove
all the packaging material. Keep the material (plastic
bags and cardboard) out of reach of children. Check the
appliance after unpacking for any damage, possible from
transportation. Place the appliance on a flat and stable
surface. Make sure there is enough open space around the
appliance for the intake and/or outlet vents.
A minimum clearance of 7.5 cm is required between the
microwave and any adjacent walls. One side must be
free. Leave a minimum clearance of 30 cm above the
microwave. Do not remove the feet of the microwave.
Blocking the intake and/or outlet openings can damage
the microwave.
Using the microwave may cause interference to your radio
or TV reception. Place the microwave therefore as far away
from such devices as possible. Do not place the microwave
near a heat source.
Clean the microwave and the accessories with a damp
cloth. The appliance is now ready for use. Note: the
new appliance can give o a bit of a ‘new’ smell at the
first use, this is perfectly normal and causes no harm
to the appliance. Check that the voltage in your home
corresponds with the voltage printed on the bottom of the
appliance and plug it in a socket.
• Do not let the cord hang over the edge of the table or
counter and keep it away from the heated surface.
• Failure to maintain the microwave clean could lead
to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
aect the life of the appliance and possible result in a
hazardous situation.
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall
be stirred or shakes and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
• Attention: heating of beverages in the microwave can
result in delayed eruptive boiling. Therefore always place
a plastic or ceramic spoon in the cup. Be careful when
handling the container.
• The appliance is not intended to be operated by means
of an external timer or separate remote-control system.
• Always use the appliance on a secure, dry, level surface.
• Before plugging into a socket, check that the voltage in
your home corresponds with the voltage printed on the
bottom of the appliance.
• Never leave the appliance unattended when in use.
• For your own safety, only use the accessories and spare
parts from the manufacturer which are suitable for the
appliance.
• Never unplug it from the socket by pulling on the cable.
• Always ensure that your hands are dry before handling
the plug, switch or power cord.
• Should you decide not to use the appliance anymore,
make it inoperative by cutting the power cord after
removing the plug from the socket. We also recommend
making all potentially dangerous parts of the appliance
harmless, particularly for children who might be tempted
to play with it.
• Before moving the appliance, make sure it is switched of.
Use both hands when moving the appliance.
• Never immerse any part of the main body, lid, power
cord and plug in water or any other liquid to protect
against electrical hazards.
• If the appliance is used for other purposes than intended,
or is it not handled in accordance with the instruction
manual, the full responsibility for any consequences will
rest with the user. Any damages to the product or other
things are not covered by the warranty.
• Be careful with the following materials if they can be
used in the microwave:
- aluminium foil yes*
- paper yes**
- cling film yes
- aluminium tray no
- microwave dishes yes
- heatproof plastic yes
- unglazed pottery no
- metal cooking utensils no
- ovenproof glass and ceramics yes
- normal glass yes
- metallic twists no
- plate with metallic decoration no
- mercury thermometer no
- closed jar no***
- bottle with narrow neck no
- roasting bags yes
* By covering thinner parts of foods (such as chicken legs), you
prevent them from cooking too quickly.
** Use undecorated kitchen paper to cover food and to absorb
grease.
*** Remove the lid and make sure the jar is not heated too long. The
jar may break.
2 | BEFORE FIRST USE
3 | COOKING IN THE MICROWAVE
• Turn the control knob to set the microwave power.
• Turn the timer knob to set the cooking time (between 0
and 35 minutes).
• The microwave will automatically start cooking after you
have set the power level and time.
• At the end of the cooking time you will hear a signal and
the microwave switches o automatically.
• When the microwave is not used, always set the timer
to 0.
Microwave power Application
100 Watt Soften ice cream or butter
250 Watt Soup, stew or defrost
400 Watt Stew, fish