Caution - Amana MVH230 Series Owner's Manual

iMPORTANT SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS
i CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage
observe the following:
1. Always press STOP/RESET before
programming oven.
2. Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat
and be hazardous to handle.
3. Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an
unbroken yolk. Pressure may build up and
erupt. Pierce yolk with a fork or knife before
cooking. Do not reheat previously cooked eggs
in the microwave oven unless finely chopped or
scrambled.
4. Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, or other foods
with a "skin" before cooking in microwave oven.
Piercing skin allows steam to escape during
cooking.
5. Do not home can in microwave oven. Home
canning is generally done with metal lids. Since
metal lids reflect heat, product may not be
heated uniformly to 212°F or above. Food could
deteriorate. USDA extension specialists do not
recommend home canning in microwave ovens.
6. Remove excess fat from meats and poultry to
prevent splattering.
7. Do not heat baby bottles in microwave oven.
8. Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating to
prevent spontaneous boiling or eruption. Do
not overheat. If air is not mixed into a liquid,
liquid can erupt in oven or after removal from
oven.
9. All uncooked foods should be heated to a final
internal temperature of at least 165°F. Some
foods require higher temperatures. These
recommended temperatures kill most food
borne, disease causing organisms. Some
common visual signs that indicate the cooking
temperature has been reached:
• Food steams throughout, not just around
edges.
• Center bottom of dish is very hot to the
touch.
10. If using a microwave popcorn popper, use
according to manufacturer's instructions. Do not
continue to heat after popping has stopped.
Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven
unattended.
11. Use only popcorn in packages designed and
labeled for microwave use. Pop according to
package directions, beginning with the
minimum amount of time recommended.
Use caution when handling hot popcorn bag.
12. Microwave convenience foods are often
packaged in specially designed packaging.
Special plates, lids, containers, or other
unique packaging materials may be used.
Susceptor packing material (a thin, metalized
plastic film) is frequently used to help brown
and make crisp foods such as microwave
pizzas, French fries, or fish sticks. Be sure to
follow food package instructions carefully.
Contact convenience food manufacturer with
questions concerning these products. Amana
does not endorse any brand of microwave
convenience foods, or any type of microwave
food packaging.
13. Do not operate microwave oven empty. This
could damage the oven.
14. Do not use regular cooking thermometers in
oven. Most cooking thermometers contain
mercury and may cause "arcing", malfunction,
and/or damage to oven.
15. Metal or ceramic accessories which are
designed to absorb microwave energy to
provide heat should be used with caution. Test
device before use (See "Microwave Utensils"
on page 16). Read and follow manufacturer's
instructions provided with the accessory.
Contact accessory manufacturer with questions
concerning these accessories. Amana does not
endorse any brand of accessory.
16. Pierce or open plastic bags (and other airtight
containers) before heating in microwave oven.
This allows steam to escape during cooking.
17. Containers may become hot and pot holders
may be needed.
18. Closely supervise any use by children. Make
sure they can read instructions and reach
controls. Never allow them to lean or swing on
oven door.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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