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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
o Do not store anything directly on top of the
appliance
surface when the appliance
is in
operation.
o Oversized food or oversized metal utensils
should not be inserted in a microwave oven as
they may create a fire or risk of electric shock.
o Do not clean with metal scouring pads. Pieces
can burn off the pad and touch electrical parts
involving a risk of electric shock.
o Do not store any materials, other than
manufacturer's
recommended
accessories,
in
this oven when not in use.
o Do not cover racks or any other part of the oven
with metal foil. This will cause overheating
of the
oven.
In Case of Fire
If materials inside an oven should ignite:
1. Keep door closed
2. Turn appliance
off
3. Unplug the appliance or shut off at fuse or circuit
breaker
Liquids
Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea could be
overheated. They can be heated beyond the boiling point
without appearing
to boil. For example, visible bubbling
or boiling when the container is removed from the
microwave oven is not always present. THIS COULD
RESULT IN VERY HOT LIQUIDS SUDDENLY BOILING
OVER WHEN THE CONTAINER IS DISTURBED OR A
UTENSIL IS INSERTED INTO THE LIQUID.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons:
o Do not overheat the liquid.
o Stir the liquid both before and halfway through heating.
o Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or other
utensil into the container.
o Do not use straight sided containers
with narrow
necks.
o After heating, allow the container to stand in the
microwave
oven for a short time before removing.
Cooking
Items
Eggs: Do not cook or reheat whole eggs, with or without
shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause them to
explode, and possibly damage the oven or cause injury.
Reheating sliced hard-boiled
eggs and cooking
scrambled
eggs is safe.
Popcorn: Use only popcorn
in packages
designed and
labeled for microwave use, or pop it in a microwave oven
corn popper. Follow popcorn manufacturers'
directions
and use a brand suitable for the wattage of your oven.
Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped.
Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven
unattended..
CAUTION
When using pre-packaged
microwave popcorn, check
package weight before using the popcorn function. Set
the oven for the weight of the popcorn package.
If these
instructions
are not followed, popcorn
may not pop
adequately
or may ignite and cause fire.
Foods with nonporous skins: Potatoes, tomatoes, sweet
potatoes, apples, whole squash and sausages are
examples
of foods with nonporous
skins, These types of
foods must be pierced before cooking to prevent them
from exploding.
Baby food / Baby formula:
Do not heat baby bottles or
food in microwave oven. The glass jar or the surface of
food may appear warm while the interior can burn the
infant's mouth and esophagus.
Deep fat frying:
Do not deep fat fry in oven. Oil can be
heated beyond ideal temperatures
very quickly in a
microwave oven. Temperatures
can climb high enough
for the cooking oils to reach their respective flash points
and burst into flames. The heated oil may bubble and
spatter causing possible damage to the oven and
perhaps result in burns. Additionally,
microwave-safe
utensils may not be able to withstand the temperature
of
the hot oil, and could result in the utensil shattering, if it
contains a slight imperfection,
scratch or chip.
Home Canning / Drying foods / Small quantities of
foods:
Do not use microwave oven for home canning or
heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up and the
jar may explode. In addition, the oven cannot maintain
the food at the proper canning temperature.
Improperly
canned food may spoil and be dangerous
to consume.
Small quantities of food or foods with low moisture
content can dry out, burn or catch on fire.
Do not dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables
in your
oven.
Proper cooking depends on time set and weight of food.
If you use a smaller portion than recommended
and
cook at the time for the recommended
portion, fire could
result.
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