About Utensils And Coverings; About Children And The Microwave - Beko MWOTR24100SS User Manual

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
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• Add standing time. Remove food from microwave oven
and stir, if possible. Cover for standing time to allow the
food to finish cooking without overcooking.
• Check for doneness. Look for signs indicating that cooking
temperatures have been reached.
Doneness signs include:
- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
- Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
- Poultry thigh joints move easily.
- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
- Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.

ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS

It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces
already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new
microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the
interior walls during cooking.
UTENSILS
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating:
• glass ceramic (Pyroceram
• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex
• microwave safe plastics
• microwave safe paper plates
• microwave safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended preheating
time. Follow manufacturer's directions.)
Wood, straw and wicker utensils can be used with short
cook times when reheating foods with little or no fat or sugar
content.
DO NOT USE
• metal pans and bakeware
• dishes with metallic trim
• non-heat-resistant glass
• non-microwave safe plastics (margarine tubs)
• recycled paper products
• brown paper bags
• food storage bags
• metal twist-ties
• aluminum foil
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwave
cooking, place the empty dish in the oven and microwave
on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish that becomes very hot is
not safe for microwave cooking.
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COVERINGS
The following coverings are ideal:
• Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating
and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
• Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use
can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow
plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape.
• Microwave safe lids are a good choice because heat is
kept near the food to hasten cooking.
• Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods that
need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist-ties. Vent so
steam can escape.
ACCESSORIES
There are many microwave accessories available for
purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so they
meet your needs. A microwave safe thermometer will
assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you
foods have been cooked to safe temperatures. Beko is not
responsible for any damage to the microwave oven when
accessories are used.

ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE

Children under the age of 7 should use the microwave oven
with a supervising person very near to them. Between the
ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the
same room. The child must be able to reach the microwave
oven comfortably.
Never allow anyone to lean or swing on microwave oven.
Children should be taught all safety precautions:
• Use potholders.
• Remove coverings carefully.
• Pay special attention to packages that crisp food, as they
may be extra hot.
Do not assume a child can cook everything in the microwave
oven just because they have mastered one skill.
The Control Lock prevents unwanted oven operation, such
as by small children. The microwave oven can be set so that
the control panel is deactivated or locked. For instructions,
see CONTROL LOCK on page 19.
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