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.
11.3.3
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.
► The microwave oven is designed exclusively for the heating of food and beverages.
Drying of food or clothing and heating of warming pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth
and similar may lead to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
► Always remove grease residues in the device, as these residues can otherwise
ignite.
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