Quasar MQS1063EV Operating Instructions Manual page 7

Practical Hints
Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven
1) HOME CANNING / DRYING FOODS /
SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS
© Do not use your oven for home canning or the
heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up
and the jar may explode. Your 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.
IMPORTANT
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 can result.
If a fire occurs, turn the oven off and leave the
oven door closed. Disconnect the power cord or
shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
2) POPCORN
Popcorn must be popped in a microwave oven
corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in
its own package is also available. Follow popcorn
manufacturers' directions and use a brand suitable
for the wattage of your microwave oven. Never
leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.
Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening it. To
prevent steam burns, always open the bag away
from your face and body.
CAUTION:
When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn,
follow recommended package instructions.
Check package weight before using the popcorn
pad. Set the oven for the weight of the popcorn
package. (see page 10). If these instructions are
not followed, the popcorn may not pop
adequately or may ignite and cause a fire.
3) DEEP FAT FRYING
e Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave
oven. Cooking oils may burst into flames and
may cause damage to the oven and perhaps
result in burns. Microwave utensils may not be
able to withstand the temperature of the hot oil,
and could shatter.
4) EGGS
* Do not heat eggs in their shell in a microwave oven.
Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.
5) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
e Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash
and sausages are examples of foods with
nonporous skins. These types of foods must
be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent
their bursting.
* Use fresh potatoes for baking and cook until just done.
Overcooking causes dehydration and may cause a
fire. Use recommended weights or fire may occur.
6) LIQUIDS
e Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air.
Do not heat liquids in your microwave oven
without first stirring. Stir after heating.
7) GLASS TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL
e Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving.
Use potholders when removing utensils from the
oven or when removing lids or plastic wrap
covers from cooking utensils to avoid burns.
o The glass tray will get hot during cooking. It
should be allowed to cool before handling or
before paper products, such as paper plates or
microwave popcorn bags, are placed in the oven
for microwave cooking.
* When using foil, skewers, warming rack or
utensils made of metal in the oven, allow at least
1-inch (2.5 cm) of space between metal material
and interior oven walls. If arcing occurs
(sparking) remove metal material (skewers etc.)
and/or transfer to a non-metallic container.
o Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, as
arcing may occur.
8) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS
e Do not use paper towels or cloths which contain
a synthetic fiber woven into them. The synthetic
fiber may cause the towel to ignite.
e Do not use paper bags or recycled paper
products in the microwave oven.
9) BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS
* Browning dishes or grills are designed for
microwave cooking only. Always follow
instructions provided by the manufacturer. Do
not preheat browning dish more than 8 minutes.
e If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave
cooking, prepare according to package directions.
Do not use a wire twist-tie to close bag.
10) THERMOMETERS
o Do not use a conventional meat thermometer in
your oven. Arcing may occur.
11) BABY FORMULA / FOOD
e Do not heat baby formula or food in the
microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the
food may appear warm while the interior can
burn the infant's mouth and esophagus.
12) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS
e When reheating pastry products, check
temperature of any fillings before eating. Some
foods have fillings which heat faster and can be
extremely hot while the surface remains warm to
the touch (ex. jelly donuts).
13) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES
o Do not use the oven for any reason other than
the preparation of food.
o Do not leave oven unattended while in use.