[. . . ] Keep children and pets away from the appliance when If the appliance has a child safety device, we recommend you activate it. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less than 8 years. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: ­ Farm houses; staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; ­ By clients in hotels, motels, bed and breakfast and other residential type environments ? [. . . ] Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass. Make sure the oven is placed on a flat, level surface and that vents as well as the surface underneath the appliance are not blocked (for sufficient ventilation). Make sure that the electrical Information on the rating plate agrees with the power supply. If the appliance is connected to the socket via an extension cord, make sure the cord is earthed. Do not use the appliance as a work surface and do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Clean regularly the appliance to prevent the deterioration of the surface material. Do not allow food spills or cleaner residue to accumulate on door sealing surfaces. If you use an oven spray, obey the safety instructions on the packaging. Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination. After you deactivate the appliance, let the food stand for some minutes. cooking · If possible, cook food covered with Material suitable for use in the microwave. Only cook food without a cover if you want to keep it crusty · Do not overcook the dishes by setting the power and time too high. Do not use the appliance to cook eggs or snails in their shells, because Remove all the parts and additional packaging from the microwave. Prick food with "skin" or "peel", such as potatoes, tomatoes, sausages, with a fork several times before cooking so that the food does not explode. Vegetables that have a firm structure, such as carrots, peas or cauliflower, must be cooked in water. Do not use cookware made of porcelain, ceramic or earthenware with small holes, e. Defrosting meat, poultry, fish · Put the frozen, unwrapped food on a small upturned plate with a container below it so that the defrosting liquid collects in the container. If possible, divide and then remove the pieces that started to defrost. defrosting butter , portions of gateau , quark · Do not fully defrost the food in the appliance, but let it defrost at room temperature. This gives a more even Do not fully defrost fruit and vegetables, which are to be further prepared while raw, in the appliance. You can use a higher microwave power to cook fruit and vegetables without defrosting them first. [. . . ] Let the meat, poultry, fish and vegetables stay covered after cooking. Clean the front of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water and a cleaning agent. When you reheat packed ready meals always follow the instruction written on the packaging. Turn the food over halfway through the set time and continue grilling. [. . . ]