recycling.
Caution: Keep any packaging materials well away from children – these are a potential source of
danger, e.g. of suffocation.
Do not remove the protective film covering the inside of the door, nor the turntable drive unit or
the grey-brown protective cover (5) next to the light on the right of the interior.
After unpacking and every time before connecting the unit to the power supply, check the unit
and its power cord carefully for any signs of damage. Also ensure that the door (including the
viewing window and door locks) is not damaged or bent and closes firmly against the door
support. This is important to ensure that no microwave energy is emitted during operation. For
the same reason, the entire casing as well as the inside of the oven must be carefully checked.
Should the unit show any signs of damage, it must not be used under any circumstances until
it has been repaired by a qualified technician.
This appliance may be used by children (at least 8 years of age), and also by persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lacking experience and knowledge, if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance and fully understand all dangers and
safety precautions involved.
Warning because of the high temperatures that occur during operation in the combination functions,
children must not use the appliance unless they are properly supervised by an adult.
Children under 8 years of age must be kept well away from the appliance and its power cord while
connected to the mains, or while it is cooling down after use.
Before the appliance is used for the first time, or after extended periods of non-use, it should be
thoroughly cleaned as described in the section General Care and Cleaning.
Insert the roller ring and the glass turntable into the unit.
Do not operate the appliance without the roller ring and glass turntable properly fitted.
Before the microwave oven is used for the first time, let the appliance heat up on the grill setting
(without the microwave function activated) for approximately 10 minutes. This will remove the
smell typically encountered when first switching on a grill. A little smoke may be emitted; this is
quite normal, but ensure there is sufficient ventilation.
Note: Do not switch the unit on unless the food to be heated or cooked has been placed inside
the oven. Operating the appliance empty could result in damage to the unit.
Important notes
When heating liquids in your microwave oven, the liquid may heat up beyond boiling-point
without visible evidence of bubbling. It is therefore important to exercise extreme caution when
handling any containers, e.g. when removing them from the oven.
The risk of such over-boiling may be reduced by placing a heat-resistant glass rod in the
container during the heating process.
Eggs in their shells or whole hard-boiled eggs must not be heated up in a microwave oven, since
they may explode even after the microwave heating process has finished.
Caution: It is also highly dangerous to heat up liquids or any kind of solid food items in closed
containers in the unit, since there is a real danger of explosion.
The content of baby bottles or glass containers with baby food must be thoroughly stirred or
shaken to ensure that the temperature is evenly distributed. To avoid painful and dangerous
scalding, always check the temperature before feeding a child.
When heating or cooking food contained or wrapped in combustible materials such as plastic or
paper, there is a danger of those materials igniting. It is also possible that food will dry out or
even ignite if the selected cooking time is excessive. Fat or oil are also inflammable substances. It
is therefore important to supervise the appliance during operation. Highly inflammable liquids
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