INSTALLATION
Before connection
• Check whether your oven has suffered any damage during transport (deformed door or
door seal, etc.). If you see any signs of damage, contact your dealer before use.
• Verify the power voltage. If there is a PERMANENT undervoltage (200-210 volts), consult your
electrical installer.
Location
• The oven must be set on a work surface at least 85 cm above floor level.
• Place the oven on a flat and horizontal surface, away from any source of heal
or steam. To ensure the stability of the microwave oven, the front left foot is
adjustable (5 positions). Turn it to raise or lower the appliance.
• Make sure that air may circulate freely around the oven.
For countertop models, leave sufficient
space around the oven :
■ 5 cm between the sides of the oven
and any walls or objects
• 14 cm above the oven
■ 10 cm behind the oven.
• Allow nothing to obstruct the ventilation louvers at the back of the appliance.
* Certain ovens are designed for flush-fitting. To obtain the corresponding kit. consult your dealer.
• Make sure the electrical plug will be accessible after installation.
Electrical connection
• Your installation must be protected by a 10 Amp thermal fuse.
• It is mandatory to use a power point with a ground terminal, connected in accordance with
current safety regulations.
• In your electrical installation, provide a device that is accessible to the installer, capable of
separating the appliance from the mains power and whose contact opening is at least 3 mm
at all of the poles.
• Never operate the oven if the supply cord and/ or its plug are damaged. In case of damage,
call in a specialised technician trained by the manufacturer.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
• Your appliance is designed exclusively for the domestic purposes of defrosting, heating or
cooking foods. The manufacturer bears no responsibility in the case of improper usage.
• Before use. make sure that the containers are appropriate for microwave usage (e.g.; heat
resistant glass, porcelain, etc.).
• To avoid deterioration of your microwave oven, never operate it empty or without the turntable.
• Never tamper with the lock mechanism of your microwave oven; you could cause damage
requiring repair by an authorised technician.
■ • Be sure to watch closely when heating or cooking foods in disposable plastic or paper containers
or any other combustible material, due to fire hazard.
• It is not advisable to use metal recipients, forks, spoons, kiiives, metal ties or staples for deep¬
freeze bags.
• For baby food and children's food, it is essential;
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to remove the nipple before heating up baby bottles, shake the contents and test the tem¬
perature on the back of your hand before feeding.
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to stir and verify the temperature of children's foods before serving to avoid causing serious
internal burns.
• WARNING : Do not allow children to use the microwave oven without supervision unless
they have been thoroughly instructed in the proper use and the dangers of improper operation.
• Be sure to remove the cap or lid before cooking foods or heating liquids in a sealed bottle
or container, which could otherwise explode.
• The heating or cooking of boiled, coddled eggs or fried eggs by microwave is prohibited.
They can burst and cause serious burns or irreparable damage to your oven.
• When heating liquids, the boiling point may be reached without the typical bubbles appearing
on the surface. To prevent liquids from boiling over and possible burns, wait 20 seconds before
removing the containers from the appliance or adding anything to the liquids, to avoid sudden
spurting of the liquid.
• For small amounts (one sausage, a single croissant, etc.), place a glass of water alongside
the food, item.
• Time settings that are too long may dry out and burn the food. To avoid such incidents,
never use the same cooking times as those recommended for traditional ovens.
• If smoke appears, keep the oven door closed and disconnect the oven or turn it off.
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