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Testing suitability of cookwareFood safety
? Place the cookware in the cavity along w? itDo noth a heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
glass half full of water. Heat on 900 W (100%) fAlways remorove the food to a suitable container.
one minute. If the cookware feels hot, you s? Deehoup fldat frying should not be done in the
not use it. If it is just slightly warm, you can usmicrowave ovee itn, because the fat temperature
for reheating but not for cooking. If the dish iscannot be controlled, hazardous situations can
room temperature, it is suitable for microwresult.ave
cooking.? Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,
? Paper napkins, wax paper, paper towels, plbutates, only in special packages or utensils designed
cups, cartons, freezer wrap and cardboard arespecifically for this purpose. This cooking
great convenience utensils. Always be sureoperation should never be un-attended.
containers are filled with food to absor? b enPierce fergyoods with non-porous skins or
and thus avoid the possibility of overheatmembraing.nes to prevent steam build-up and
? Many plastic dishes, cups, freezer containers anburstindg. Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and
plastic wraps may be used in the microwaveegg yolks are examples of items that should be
oven. Follow manufacturer?s instructions whepiercned.
using plastics in the oven. Avoid using plastic
utensils with foods that have high fat or sugarWARNING: When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces
content since these foods reach highand beverages in your microwave oven, overheating
temperatures and could melt some plastitcs.he liquid beyond boiling point can occur without
? Do not leave oven unattended, and look at ievidtence of bubbling. This could result in a sudden
from time to time when heating or cookinboil gover of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility
food in plastic, paper or other combusttibhe fleollowing steps should be taken:
containers. If smoke is observed, keep door1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow
closed, switch the oven off or disconnectnecks.
oven until smoke stops.2. Do not overheat.
? Metal utensils and utensils with metall3.ic trim Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
should not be used in the microwave oven, unlessoven and again halfway through the heating time.
specifically recommended for microwave use.4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a
short time, stirring again before carefully removing
? Containers with restricted openings, such as
bottles, should not be used for microwavethe container.
cooking.
? Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
? Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a
dish to avoid steam burns.containers - for example, closed glass jars - may
explode and should not be heated in this oven.
Occasionally, poached eggs may explode during
cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then cover and
allow the standing time of one minute before
removing cover.
NOTE:
? Do not force the turntable to rotate by hand. This
may cause malfunctioning.
? Arcing in the oven during microwave operation
usually occurs from use of metallic utensils.
Continuous arcing, however, can damage the
unit. Stop the programme and check the utensil.
? Care should be taken not to obstruct any air vents
located on the top, rear, side and bottom of the
oven.
Do not use this oven for commercial purposes.
This oven is made for domestic use only.
Keep these instructions
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