Warning
► Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the utensil.
► The accessible surface may be hot during operation.
► The door or the outer surface may get hot when the appliance is operating.
► The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when the appliance is operating.
► Use gloves if you remove any heated food.
► Caution! Steam will escape, when opening lids or wrapping foil.
9.3.3
Danger of fire
Warning
There is a danger of fire due to the ignition of the content in the event the device is
not used properly. Observe the following safety notices to avoid dangers of fire:
► Never use the device to store or dry flammable materials.
► Do not warm up any alcohol in an undiluted state.
► Do not operate the oven when empty.
► To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
► a) When heating food in plastic or paper container, keep an eye on the oven due to the
possibility of ignition.
► b) Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before placing bag in oven.
► c) If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
► d) Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave paper products, cooking
utensils or food in the cavity when not in use.
► Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for use in microwave oven.
► Disposable containers made of plastic must have the properties shown under the
heading "Notices on microwave cookware".
► If smoke emits, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to
stifle the smoke.
► Always remove grease residues in the device, as these residues can otherwise
ignite.
9.3.4
Danger of explosion
Warning
There is a danger of explosion due to excess pressure that is created in the event
the device is not used properly.
Observe the following safety notices to avoid dangers of an explosion:
► Warning: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are
liable to explode.
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