Magic Chef DM15H 14B Use Ard Care Instructions page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
17. Useonlycookingutensilsandaccessories made preventsabrupt boiloversthatsometimes occur
for use in the microwaveand specificallydescribed after air-depletedliquidsare heated, especiallyin
in this manual.Use aluminumfoil only as directed tall, narrow containers.
in this book. 23. Do notfry or deep fat fry in this microwaveoven.
18. Do not use outdoors. Hotoil can damage oven parts and utensilsand
19. Do not pop popcornin anythingotherthan a even result in skin burns.
microwaveoven popperunless it is a specially 24. Plasticwrap: Use only thosetypes designed for
treatedbag labeled:"Microwavepopcorn intended microwaveoven use and avoid forming an air-tight
for use in the microwave", seal. Fold backa small corner or cut a small slit to
20. Neveruse brownpaperbags, glass or plastic allowsteamto escape. Use pet holderswith plastic
bowls,or other unsuitablecontainersto pop wrap-coveredutensils.
popcorn.Toavoid scorchingand burning, remove 25. Staynearthe appliancewhile it is in use and check
popcornafterpopping has slowedto two or three cooking progressfrequently.Leaving the appliance
secondsbetweenpeps. Prolongedpeppingcan unattendedmay result in overcookedfood and
cause smokingfrom overheatedoil, breakageof possibly a fire in your oven.
dishes,damage to oven and eventuallya fire.
21. Donot removethe outer case or the plasticstirrer 26. BUILT-ININSTALLATIONS ONLY:
cover inside the oven cavity. Donot mount any portion of oven over a sink or
22. Brisklystir liquidsor pureedbaby food before any otherheatingappliance.
heating'andreheatingto incorporateair. This
SAVE T HESE I NSTRUCTIONS
MICROWAVETIPS TO AVOID OVEN DAMAGE
Do not operate microwave oven when empty PREVENT BURSTING OR EXPLOSIONS FROM
or with empty utensils. FOOD AND CONTAINERS
Never use sharp-edged utensils in or near Pierce microwavable plastic bags and pouches
the oven. for frozen foods before heating. Pierce foods with
DO NOT USE WHITE CERAMIC BROWNING heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squash, apples
DISH IN THIS OVEN. High heat from underside of and chestnuts before cooking. Piercing allows steam
dish can permanently scorch oven turntable, to escape and eliminates pressure build-up.
USE ALUMINUM FOIL only as directed inthis CONTAINERS WITH RESTRICTED OPENINGS
book. Small strips of foil on meats are helpful in such as narrow-necked pop bottles or salad dressing
shielding microwaves to prevent overcooked areas, bottles should never be placed in the microwave for
Low-sidedaluminum foil pans, such as TV dinner either defrosting or heating. These can explode,
trays, may be used. even if the top has been removed, when heat has
Use care to keep aluminum foil at least 1 inch built up in the lower portion of the container.
away from oven walls, door or top. Metal placed RAW EGGS IN THE SHELL OR HARD COOKED
closer than 1-inchfrom interiorsurfaces can cause EGGS should never be microwaved. Eggs heat so
arcing (electrical sparks). If arcing occurs, stop quickly that pressure build-up might not be avoided,
microwave and remove foil. and an explosion could occur.
Dyes used in microwave popcorn bags can Do not use recycled paper products when
discolor oven's turntable. Before microwaving, microwaving. They may contain small metal
place bags on popcorn tray supplied with oven, fragments which could ignite.
or on other microwave-safe utensil.
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