b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic bags before
placing bag in oven.
c. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do not leave
paper products, cooking utensils or food in the cavity
when not in use.
e. The microwave oven is intended for heating food and
beverages. Drying of clothing and heating of warming
pads, slippers, sponges, damp cloth and similar may lead
to risk of injury, ignition or fire.
• WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be heated in sealed
containers since they are liable to explode.
• Microwave heating of beverage can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care has to be taken when handling the
container.
• Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage oven parts and
utensils and even result in skin burns.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be
heated in microwave ovens since they may explode even after
microwave heating has ended.
• Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squashes,
apples and chestnuts before cooking.
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred
or shaken and the temperature should be checked before serving
in order to avoid burns.
• Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Potholders may be needed to handle the
utensil.
• Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are suitable for
use in microwave oven.
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