Microwave Oven Operating Safety Precautions - Whirlpool SM988PEP Use & Care Manual

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Microwave oven operating safety precautions
DO NOT
use the oven until vou have read and understand ALL the information
on safe use.
USE HOT PADS.
Microwave energy
does not heat containers, but the hot
food does.
DO NOT
heat or store flammable
or inflammable materials in or near
the oven. Fire may result.
WARNING
- Use care when heating
liquids or adding ingredients to
heated liquids. Liquids heated in cer-
tain shaped containers may be-
come overheated. The liquid may
splash out with a loud noise during or
after heating, or when adding ingre-
dients (instant coffee, etc.). This can
harm the oven and the hot liquid
could burn you. Do not use such con-
tainers to heat liquids again.
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To test a dish for safe use, put it into
the oven with a cup of water beside
it. Cook on high Cook Power for one
minute. If the dish gets hot and the
water stays cool, do not use..
DO NOT OVERCOOK POTATOES.
Fire could result. At the end of the
recommended cooking time they
should be slightly firm. Wrap in foil
and set aside for 5 minutes. They will
finish cooking while standing.
DO NOT
use the oven for storage. Do
not leave paper products, books or
cooking utensils in the oven when not
in use. Fire may result if someone ac-
cidentally starts the oven.
Don't let anything touch the top of the
oven.