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Metallic containers for food and beverages are not allowed
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during microwave cooking. This requirement is not
applicable if the manufacturer specifies size and shape of
metallic containers suitable for microwave cooking.
Only use utensils that are suitable for use in microwave
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ovens.
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an
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eye on the appliance due to the possibility of ignition.
The appliance is intended for heating food and beverages.
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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.
If smoke is emitted, switch off or unplug the appliance and
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keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
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eruptive boiling. Care must be taken when handling the
container.
The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be
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stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before
consumption, in order to avoid burns.
Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not
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be heated in the appliance since they may explode, even
after microwave heating has ended.
The appliance should be cleaned regularly and any food
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deposits removed.
Failure to maintain the appliance in a clean condition could
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lead to deterioration of the surface that could adversely
affect the life of the appliance and possibly result in a
hazardous situation.
The temperature of accessible surfaces may be high when
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the appliance is operating.
The microwave oven shall not be placed in a cabinet
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unless it has been tested in a cabinet.
The rear surface of appliances shall be placed against a
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wall.