Bosch HMC80251UC - Manual (Page 6)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
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Cooking Safety
CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, observe
the following:
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Do not leave oven unattended while in use.
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Do not store flammable material next to or in the
oven.
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When flaming foods under the microwave, always
turn the fan on.
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Do not operate the oven while empty. This could
damage the oven and result in a risk of fire.
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Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
flammables or nonfood products in or near this
appliance. It is specifically designed for use when
heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive
chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the
appliance and could result in injury.
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Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other
materials in the oven. Do not use newspapers or
paper bags for cooking. Fire could result.
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Do not use recycled paper products unless
labeled safe for microwave use. They may
contain impurities which may cause sparks and
result in fires when used.
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Always use potholders when removing items from
the oven. The cooking container and the glass
tray can be hot even if the oven is cool.
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Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation
system during a cooktop fire. However, do not
reach through fire to turn it off.
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Do not mount over sink.
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Do not store anything directly on top of the
appliance surface when the appliance is in
operation.
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Oversized food or oversized metal utensils
should not be inserted in a microwave oven as
they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
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Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts
involving a risk of electric shock.
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Do not store any materials, other than
manufacturer’s recommended accessories, in
this oven when not in use.
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Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating of the
oven.
In Case of Fire
If materials inside an oven should ignite:
1. Keep door closed
2. Turn appliance off
3. Unplug the appliance or shut off at fuse or circuit
breaker
Liquids
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea could be
overheated. They can be heated beyond the boiling point
without appearing to boil. For example, visible bubbling
or boiling when the container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD
RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING
OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
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Do not overheat the liquid.
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Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating.
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Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
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Do not use straight sided containers with narrow
necks.
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After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave oven for a short time before removing.
Cooking Items
Eggs: Do not cook or reheat whole eggs, with or without
shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to
explode, and possibly damage the oven or cause injury.
Reheating sliced hard-boiled eggs and cooking
scrambled eggs is safe.
Popcorn: Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use, or pop it in a microwave oven
corn popper. Follow popcorn manufacturers’ directions
and use a brand suitable for the wattage of your oven.
Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped.
Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven
unattended..
CAUTION
When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, check
package weight before using the popcorn function. Set
the oven for the weight of the popcorn package. If these
instructions are not followed, popcorn may not pop
adequately or may ignite and cause fire.
Foods with nonporous skins: Potatoes, tomatoes, sweet
potatoes, apples, whole squash and sausages are
examples of foods with nonporous skins, These types of
foods must be pierced before cooking to prevent them
from exploding.