Vitek VT-1691: SAFETY MEASURES IN ORDER TO AVOID THE HARMFUL EFFECTS OF MICROWAVE RADIATION BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IF THE OVEN DOES NOT WORK: INSTALLATION

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MICROWAVE OVEN

9. Do not fry food in the oven.

10.Do not cook or heat whole eggs in the microwave

SAFETY MEASURES IN ORDER TO AVOID THE

oven because they can explode even after the cook-

HARMFUL EFFECTS OF MICROWAVE RADIATION

ing process is complete.

• Do no operate the oven while the door is open be-

11.Use a fork to poke holes before cooking in foods with

cause this can lead to dangerous exposure to harm-

thick skins, like potatoes, squash or apples.

ful microwave radiation.

12.Before feeding children, in order to avoid burns, mix

• Do not make changes to the electrical circuit of the

the contents of the bottle well and check the temper-

oven door’s safety blocking mechanism.

ature of its contents.

• Do not place anything between the oven body and

13.Dishes can heat up significantly due to the heat of

the door and remove dirt and cleaning liquid residue

the food they contain, so always use an oven mitt or

from the inside surface of the door.

towel to remove them from the oven.

• Do not use the oven if damaged; it is especially im-

14.Dishes should be checked first for their compatibility

portant that the door is properly closed and is not

with microwave ovens.

damaged:

ATTENTION! It is dangerous to attempt repairs or

- door (not bent),

servicing yourself due to the removal of the housing

- hinges and latches (not broken or weakened).

that protects against dangerous microwave energy.

• Adjustment or repair of the oven should only be con-

Do not repair the oven yourself!

ducted by specialists at an authorized service center.

BEFORE CONTACTING A SERVICE CENTER

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Always follow recommended safety measures when us-

IF THE OVEN DOES NOT WORK:

ing electrical devices.

- Make sure the power plug is securely connected to

ATTENTION! In order to avoid burns, electrical

the outlet. If not, remove it from the outlet, wait 10

shocks, fires, the effects of microwave radiation

seconds and then reinsert.

leaks and not harm your health:

- Verify that there is power at the outlet using any other

1. Carefully read all the instructions before using the

electrical device.

device.

- Make sure the control panel is correctly pro-

2. Before connecting to electrical power, make sure that

grammed.

the voltage of your electrical supply matches that of

- Make sure the door is closed completely and the

the device.

safety blocking mechanism is not damaged.

3. Use the microwave oven for its intended purposes

only, as outlined in these instructions.

IF THIS DOES NOT HELP, CONTACT AN AUTHORIZED

4. The microwave oven is intended for the preparation

SERVICE CENTER. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE AD-

and reheating of prepared meals.

JUSTMENTS OR REPAIR THE OVEN YOURSELF.

5. Do not turn on the oven when empty.

6. Do not use the microwave oven if the power cord or

INSTALLATION

plug is damaged, if it is not functioning properly, or if

• Before connecting to electrical power, make sure

it has been dropped.

the supply voltage matches that indicated on the

ATTENTION! Only allow children to use the micro-

device’s information panel.

wave oven without your supervision after giving them

• Make sure that all packing materials have been re-

appropriate instructions so they understand the dan-

moved from inside the oven.

ger of using the device improperly and you are sure

• Do not remove the light-grey micaceous plate inside

that they can operate the oven and follow all safety

the oven cooking chamber that protects the magne-

measures.

tron.

7. In order to avoid the risk of fire in the microwave

• ATTENTION! Make sure there are no damaged

cooking chamber:

parts, like: bent or broken door, broken or weakened

- Monitor the heating of food in plastic or paper con-

hinges or latches, or dents inside the oven or on the

tainers in order to avoid the possibility of the packag-

door. Do not use the microwave oven if it is damaged

ing starting on fire.

in any way.

- Before heating food in plastic or paper containers, be

Place the microwave oven on a hard, flat surface that

sure to remove any metal parts.

is able to support the weight of the microwave as well

- If a fire occurs in the oven, immediately discon-

as the maximum weight of the food that will be pre-

nect it from electrical power; do not open the

pared inside.

door as this can allow the fire to spread.

• Do not install the oven in places where there is el-

- Do not use the microwave cooking chamber for stor-

evated moisture levels or high temperatures, or near

age; do not leave paper or groceries inside the oven.

highly flammable items.

ATTENTION! Do not head liquids or other products

• Good ventilation is required for proper oven function-

in tightly sealed packages or containers because

ing. Proved free space: 20 cm above the oven, 10 cm

they can explode.

– in the rear and 5 cm on both sides of the oven. Do

8. Be careful when removing dishes from the oven be-

not close or block any openings in the device body.

cause rapid boiling of drinks, heated in the micro-

Do not remove the legs on the underside of the

wave oven, can occur after the cooking process.

oven.

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