Vitek VT-1652: ENGLISH

SAFETY RULES FOR

Test: place an empty dish into the microwave

PREPARING FOOD IN YOUR

oven, set the highest power level and heat for

MICROWAVE OVEN

60 seconds. If the dish gets very got, then its use

Always follow these rules when using electrical

is not recommended.

appliances:

PRECAUTION: In order to reduce the risk of

Microwave-safe dishes

burns, electric shocks, fires and other effects of

Any glass, ceramic, porcelain and clay dishes

microwave energy:

that do not have metal parts are suitable for use

1. Read these instructions carefully before

in a microwave oven.

operating the device.

Microwaves reflect off metal dishes and

2. Only use the microwave oven strictly for its

therefore do not reach the food.

intended purpose. Do not put chemical

Glass, porcelain, cardboard and ceramics

substances into the microwave oven. The

provide for fast penetration of electromagnetic

oven is designed for heating and preparing

waves.

food. The oven is not designed for industrial

When using plastic dishes, it is important to

or laboratory use.

remember that some plastic items are not heat

3. Do not turn the oven on when empty. This

resistant and may become deformed in the

can lead to damage of the device.

microwave oven.

4. Do not use the device if the plug or cord is

damaged.

5. Be especially attentive when using the oven

The following table will help you choose the

around children.

proper type of dishes:

6. In order to reduce the risk of burning inside

the microwave oven, adhere to the following

Normal

Combo

Type of

rules:

microwave

Grill

cook

dishes

a) Do not overcook food. Carefully monitor

mode

mode

the device when using paper, plastic or other

Heat

materials.

resistant

Yes Yes Yes

b) Remove any wires from paper and plastic

glass

containers before placing them in the oven.

Regular

No No No

c) In case materials burn in the oven, do not

Glass

open the door – turn off the oven and

Head

disconnect it from power.

resistant

Yes Yes Yes

d) Do not store food inside the microwave

ceramics

oven.

Microwav

7. Liquids and other foods prepared for

able

Yes No No

reheating must be in open containers.

plastic

8. Kitchen dishes may get very hot in the

Paper

Yes No No

microwave oven. Use an oven mitt to

towels

remove dishes from the oven. When heating

Metallic No Yes No

beverages in the microwave oven, the

surface of the cup heats up. Carefully

Control panel

remove, avoiding burns.

Display

10. Do not fry food in the microwave oven.

The display shows the set time, the cook time,

11. Do not cook eggs in the shell. Other types

power level and oven operation indicators.

of food with skins, for example: hotdogs,

chicken livers, tomatoes and potatoes,

Number buttons

should be poked with a fork before cooking.

Press to set the time and weight.

12. Only use specially designed

microwavable dishes.

“Microwave” button

Press to set the microwave cook time. The

maximum cook time is 99 min. 99 sec.

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