User manual HOTPOINT MD764BLHA

[. . . ] Only use utensils suitable for use in microwave ovens. The oven should be cleaned regularly and any food deposits should be removed. Read and follow the When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. [. . . ] If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking. CAUTION Personal Injury Hazard It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to microwave energy. Materials you can use in microwave oven Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break. Paper plates and cups Use for short­term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while cooking. Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only. Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming. Some plastic containers soften, as the food inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food. Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture. Food carton with metal handle May cause arcing. Metal or metaltrimmed utensils Metal shields the food from microwave energy. May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven. Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed to high temperature. Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack. [. . . ] At most 2 sections can be set for cooking. In multi-section cooking, if one section is defrosting, then defrosting shall be placed in the first section. If you want to defrost food for 5 minutes and then cook with 80% microwave power for 7 minutes, operate it as the following: " twice, and the oven will display 2) Turn " " to select the defrost time till "5:00" display. " once, the screen display " once again or turn " 6) Turn " " to adjust the cooking time till the oven displays "7:00". [. . . ]