13.5 Sources of danger
13.5.1 Danger due to microwaves
Warning
Exposure to microwaves on the human body can result in
injuries. Please observe the following safety notices in order
not to expose yourself or others to microwaves.
Never operate the device when the door is open. Having a
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faulty or manipulated safety switch results in the danger of
exposing oneself directly to the microwaves.
If the door or door seals are damaged, the device must not be
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operated until it has been repaired by an authorized person.
WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent
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person to carry out any service or repair operation that
involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against
exposure to microwave energy. This applies to changing the
power cord or the lighting as well. Send the device in these
cases to our service centre.
13.5.2 Danger of burns
Warning
The culinary items being heated up in this device as well as
the cookware that being used and the surface of the device
can become very hot.
Please observe the following safety notices in order not to burn
or scald yourself or others.
Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed
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eruptive boiling (boiling retardation), therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts
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and utensils and even result in skin burns.
In particular, the contents of baby bottles and baby food jars
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must be stirred or shaken, and the temperature must be
checked before consumption to prevent scolding.
Use gloves if you remove any heated food.
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