damage, e.g. heated slippers and
grain or cereal pillows may catch
fire, even several hours later. The
appliance must only be used for
the preparation of food and drink.
Food may catch fire. Never heat
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food in heat-retaining packages.
Do not leave food heating
unattended in containers made of
plastic, paper or other
combustible materials.
Do not select a microwave power
or time setting that is higher than
necessary. Follow the information
provided in this instruction
manual.
Never use the microwave to dry
food.
Never defrost or heat food with a
low water content, e.g. bread, at
too high a microwave power or for
too long.
Cooking oil may catch fire. Never
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use the microwave to heat
cooking oil on its own.
The appliance becomes very hot.
Risk of f ire!
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If the appliance is installed in a
fitted unit with a decorative door,
heat will accumulate when the
decorative door is closed. Only
operate the appliance when the
decorative door is open.
Risk of explosion!
Liquids and other food may
explode when in containers that
have been tightly sealed. Never
heat liquids or other food in
containers that have been tightly
sealed.
Risk of serious damage to health!
The surface of the appliance may
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become damaged if it is not
cleaned properly. Microwave
energy may escape. Clean the
appliance on a regular basis, and
remove any food residue
immediately. Always keep the
cooking compartment, door seal,
door and door stop clean; see
also section Care and cleaning.
Microwave energy may escape if
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the cooking compartment door or
the door seal is damaged. Never
use the appliance if the cooking
compartment door or the door
seal is damaged. Contact the
after-sales service.
Microwave energy will escape
Risk of serious damage to health!
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from appliances that do not have
any casing. Never remove the
casing. For any maintenance or
repair work, contact the after-sales
service.
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous.
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Repairs may only be carried out
and damaged power cables
replaced by one of our trained
after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the
appliance from the mains or
switch off the circuit breaker in the
fuse box. Contact the after-sales
service.
The cable insulation on electrical
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appliances may melt when
touching hot parts of the
appliance. Never bring electrical
appliance cables into contact with
hot parts of the appliance.
Penetrating moisture may cause
Risk of electric shock.!
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an electric shock. Do not use any
high-pressure cleaners or steam
cleaners.
A defective appliance may cause
Risk of electric shock!
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electric shock. Never switch on a
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