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microwave oven before you give it to somebody, especially to children or elderly people. This
is important because what has been heated in a microwave oven carry on getting hotter even
though the microwave
oven cooking has been stopped. It is advisable never to consume food or liquid straight from
the oven but allow it to stand for a few minutes and stir food or liquid to distribute heat evenly.
• Food containing a mixture of fat and water, e.g. stock, should stand for 30-60 seconds in
the oven after it has been turned off. This is to allow the mixture to settle and to prevent
bubbling when a spoon is placed in the food/liquid or a stock cube is added.
• When preparing/cooking food/liquids remember that there are certain types of foods, e.g.
puddings, jam and mincemeat, which heat up very quickly. Do not use plastic containers for
heating or cooking foods with a high fat or sugar content.
• Do not use recycled paper products for cooking. They may contain impurities which could
cause sparks and or/ fire when used during cooking.
• To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. Do not overcook food. Carefully attend microwave oven if paper, plastic or other
combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.
b. If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep the oven door closed, turn off the oven,
remove the plug from the power outlet or shut off the power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
Installation
• Install this oven only in accordance to the installation instructions provided.
• Make sure that all the packing materials are removed from the inside of the door.
• Do not remove the light brown Mica cover attached to the oven cavity to protect the
magnetron.
• Inspect the oven after unpacking for any visual damage such as misaligned or damaged
door, dents or holes in the door window, dents in the cavity. If any of the above are visible, DO
NOT INSTALL the oven and contact the dealer immediately.
• This microwave oven weighs approximately 12.5 kg and must be placed on a horizontal
surface strong enough to support this weight.
• Do not operate the oven if it is colder than room temperature. This may occur during
delivery in cold weather. Allow the oven to reach the room temperature before use.
• The oven must be placed away from high temperature and steam.
• Do not place anything on top of the oven. Keep the oven at least 8cm away from the one
side and 8cm away from the rear to ensure the correct ventilation. One side of the microwave
oven must always be open / free from any obstacles.