Potential risks during operation
Hot surfaces
There is a risk of burn if any of the interior parts of the cavity (Figure 1.2, item 11), the inside of the appliance door or
any parts that are or have been inside the oven during cooking are touched. Ensure the personal protective
equipment detailed at the beginning of this section is used.
Hot steam / vapour
Escaping hot steam and vapour can cause scalding to face and hands. When opening the door and when cooling the
cavity using the ‘Cool Down’ function, step back from the appliance to avoid the hot steam and vapour escaping
through the open door.
Excessive microwave energy
Precautions to avoid burns from excessive microwave energy:
• Do not attempt to operate the appliance oven with the door open, since open-door operation can result in
harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.
• Do not place any object between the oven front face and the appliance door or allow soil or cleaner residue
to accumulate on sealing surfaces.
• Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly
and that there is no damage to the door, door hinges, door seals and sealing surfaces.
• The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except properly qualified service personnel.
Break in the cold chain
To minimise risk of microbiological contamination of foods:
• Never use the appliance for temporary storage of food.
• Never intentionally interrupt the cooking process.
• Once the appliance is running again after a power failure, consider how the length of time taken to resume
operation will affect the food condition. If in doubt, discard the food.
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