RUSSELL HOBBS RHM2017 - Manual (Page 3)

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. The oven must be placed on a level surface.
2. The turntable and turntable ring assembly must always be used in the oven during cooking. Place the cookware gently on the turntable and
handle it carefully to avoid possible breakage.
3. Incorrect use of dish for browning food may cause turntable to break.
4. Use only the specified bag size when using pre-prepared popcorn.
5. The oven has several built-in safety switches to ensure that the power remains off when the door is open. Do not tamper with these switches.
6. Do not operate the microwave oven when empty. Operating the oven with no food or food that is extremely low in moisture can cause fire,
charring or sparking.
7. Do not cook bacon directly on the turntable. Excessive local heating of the turntable may cause the turntable to break.
8. Do not heat baby bottles or baby food in the microwave oven. Uneven heating may occur which could cause scalding when feeding the baby.
9. Do not heat narrow-necked containers, such as syrup or sauce bottles.
10. Do not attempt to deep-fry in your microwave oven.
11. Do not attempt home canning in this microwave oven as it is impossible to be sure all contents of the jar have reached boiling temperature.
12. Do not use this microwave oven for commercial purpose. This microwave oven is made for household use only.
13. To prevent delayed eruptive boiling of hot liquids and beverages or scalding yourself, stir liquid before placing the container in the oven and
during heating.
14. Check the food in the microwave oven frequently to avoid burning due to overheating.
15. Failures to maintain the oven in a clean condition could lead to deterioration of the surface which could adversely affect the life of appliance
and possibly result in a hazardous situations.
16. Stand at arm's length when opening the door to avoid scalding when steam or hot air is released.
17. ALWAYS allow an appropriate standing time after the oven has switched off according to the food being cooked to allow heat to distribute
evenly throughout the food.
18. Use oven gloves when removing any cookware from oven to reduce chance of being burned or scalded.
19. Read and follow the specific: "recautions for avoiding possible exposure to excessive microwave energy".
20. As with most cooking appliances, close supervision is necessary to reduce the risk of a fire in the oven cavity. If a fire should start or smoke
is observed:
a. Keep the oven door closed.
b. Turn the oven off and unplug the appliance.
21. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens since they may explode.
22. Do not overcook food. Regularly observe the oven if paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are used in the oven.
23. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not store items such as bread, cookies, paper products, etc. inside the oven.
24. Remove wire twist-ties and metal handles from paper or plastic containers/bags before placing them in the oven.
25. This oven must be earthed. Connect only to properly earthed outlet. See "earthing installation".
26. Install or locate this oven in accordance with the installation instructions provided.
27. Use this appliance only for its intended uses as described in the manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapours in this appliance. This