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damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
5. As with any appliance, close supervision is
necessary when used by children.
6. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. When heating food in plastic or paper
container, check the oven frequently for
the possibility of ignition.
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.
7. Liquid or other food must not be heated in
sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
8. Microwave heating of beverage can result
in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care
has to be taken when handle the container.
9. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can
damage oven parts and utensils and even
MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES
1. Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas
towards outside of dish.
2. Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest
amount of time indicated and add more as
needed. Food severely overcooked can
result in skin burns.
10. Whole eggs should not be heated in the
oven since they may explode.
11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as
potatoes,
whole
chestnuts before cooking.
12. 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.
13. Cooking utensils may become hot because
of heat transferred from the heated food.
Potholders may be needed to handle the
utensil.
14. Utensils should be checked to ensure that
they are suitable for use in microwave oven.
Utensil Test: Place the empty utensil in the
oven, microwave at high power for 60
seconds. A utensil which becomes very hot
should not be used.
15. WARNING: It is hazardous for anyone
other than a trained person to carry out any
service or repair operation which involves
the removal of any cover which gives
protection against exposure to microwave
energy.
smoke or ignite.
3. Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent
spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
4. Turn foods over once during microwaving
to speed cooking of such foods as chicken
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