Gallet FMOEGH 233S Instruction Manual - page 60
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This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short
circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an
escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with
a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must
be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or serviceman if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood or if doubt exists
as to whether the appliance is properly grounded. If it is necessary
to use an extension cord, use only a 3-wire extension cord.
1) A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting from becoming entangled
in or tripping over a longer cord.
2) If a long cord set or extension cord is used:
1/ The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension cord should be at least as great
as the electrical rating of the appliance.
2/ The extension cord must be a groundingtype 3-wire cord.
3/ The long cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over the counter top or tabletop
where it can be pulled on by children or triplex over unintentionally.
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
It is hazardous for anyone other than a competent person to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal of a cover which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
II. INTRODUCTION TO MICROwAVE COOKING
How a microwave works
Microwaves are a form of energy similar to radio and television waves and regular daylight.
Everything radiates microwaves – kitchen sink, coffee pot, even people. But microwaves spread
through the atmosphere and disappear without effect. MW is designed to utilize the microwave
energy. Electricity is transformed into MW energy in magnetron and microwaves proceed through
the openings in the walls of the oven into the food preparation space. Microwaves can not
penetrate the microwave walls but can penetrate materials such as glass, porcelain and paper,
thus materials of which the ware for microwave food preparation is made. Microwaves do not
heat the dishes but the dishes may be heated by the heat of the heated food. Microwaves are
drawn by moisture in the food where they cause vibration of the molecules of water 2450 times
per second. The molecules rub against each other and create friction which causes the heating
of the food.
Very safe appliance
MW oven is one of the safest home appliances. If the door is opened, the MW automatically
stops its operation.
Factors affecting the cooking time
The cooking time is affected by several factors. The temperature of food and ingredients used
for cooking causes big differences in the cooking length. E.g. food preparation with ice-cold
food will last substantially longer than preparation of the same food with ingredients whose
temperature is room temperature. The cooking time is also affected by the set power.