User manual SAMSUNG M1610N

[. . . ] Reason: Electric arcing or sparking may occur and may damage the oven. DO NOT heat: · Airtight or vacuum-sealed bottles, jars, containers Ex) Baby food jars · Airtight food. Ex) Eggs, nuts in shells, tomatoes Reason: The increase in pressure may cause them to explode. Tip: Remove lids and pierce skins, bags, etc. [. . . ] It is particularly important that the oven door closes properly and that there is no damage to the: (1) Door, door seals and sealing surfaces (2) Door hinges (broken or loose) (3) Power cable (d) The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone other than a properly qualified microwave service technician trained by the manufacturer. 3 Safety Precautions (continued) GB Take care when handling the container after heating. You may burn yourself if the container is too hot. · A risk of delayed eruptive boiling exists. · To prevent delayed boiling and possible scalding, you should put a plastic spoon or glass stick into the beverages and stir before, during and after heating. Reason: During the heating of liquids the boiling point can be delayed; this means that eruptive boiling can start after the container is removed from the oven. · In the event of scalding, follow these FIRST AID instructions: * Immerse the scalded area in cold water for at least 10 minutes. * Do not apply any creams, oils or lotions. · NEVER fill the container to the top and choose a container that is wider at the top than at the bottom to prevent the liquid from boiling over. Bottles with narrow necks may also explode if overheated. · ALWAYS check the temperature of baby food or milk before giving it to the baby. · NEVER heat a baby's bottle with the teat on, as the bottle may explode if overheated. Wipe the interior and the door seal with a damp cloth before using your microwave oven for the first time. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS During cooking, you should look into the oven from time to time when food is being heated or cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other combustible materials. IMPORTANT Young children should NEVER be allowed to use or play with the microwave oven. Nor should they be left unattended near the microwave oven when it is in use. Items of interest to children should not be stored or hidden just above the oven. 4 What to Do if You are in Doubt or Have a Problem If you have any of the problems listed below try the solutions given. x This is normal. · Condensation inside the oven · Air flow around the door and outer casing · Light reflection around the door and outer casing · Steam escaping from around the door or vents x The oven does not start when you turn the TIMER knob. x The food is not cooked at all · Have you set the timer correctly?· Have you overloaded the electric circuit and caused a fuse to blow or a breaker to be triggered?x The food is either overcooked or undercooked · Was the appropriate cooking length set for the type of food?· Was an appropriate power level chosen?x Sparking and cracking occur inside the oven (arcing) · Have you used a dish with metal trimmings?· Have you left a fork or other metal utensil inside the oven? [. . . ] Result : Use only recipients that are microwave-safe. 6 Cookware Guide To cook food in the microwave oven, the microwaves must be able to penetrate the food, without being reflected or absorbed by the dish used. Care must therefore be taken when choosing the cookware. If the cookware is marked microwave-safe, you do not need to worry. The following table lists various types of cookware and indicates whether and how they should be used in a microwave oven. Cookware Aluminium foil MicrowaveSafe Comments Can be used in small quantities to protect areas against overcooking. [. . . ]