Ariston Manual Products MWHA 2824 X | Page 5

en IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING 1. To reduce the risk of fire, burns, electric shock, and injury to persons or overex- posure to microwave energy when using this appliance, please follow basic safety precautions, including the fol- lowing: 2. Warning: Liquids or other food must not be heated in sealed containers since they are liable to explo- de. 3. Warning: It is hazar- dous for anyone other than a qualified person to car- ry out any service or repair operation which requires the removal of the anti-radiation protective cover of the micro- wave oven. 4. This appliance is not intended for use by children older than 8 and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of expe- rience and knowledge, unless they have been given super- vision or instruction concer- ning use of the appliance so that they are able to use the oven in a safe way and un- derstand the hazards of im- 20 proper use. Children shall not play with the appliance. Do not allow children under 8 ye- ars of age to perform cleaning and maintenance operations without supervision. 5. Keep the appliance and po- wer supply cord out of reach of children under 8 years of age. 6. Only use utensils suitable for microwave cooking. 7. Clean the oven at regular in- tervals and remove any food remains. 8. Read and follow the specific: PRECAUTIONS TO PRE- VENT POSSIBLE OVEREX- POSURE TO MICROWAVE ENERGY 9. Carefully attend appliance when paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are used to heat food in order to prevent the risk of fire. 10. In case of smoke emission, switch off or unplug the ap- pliance and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames. 11. Do not overcook food. 12. Do not use the oven cavity for storage purposes. Do not sto- re items, such as bread, coo- kies, etc. inside the oven. 13. R emove wire twist-ties and