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PRECAUTIONS
TO A VOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO
EXCESSIVE MICRO WAVE ENERG Y
(a) DO NOT attempt to operate this oven with
the door open since open-door operation
can result in harmful exposure to microwave
energy. It is important not to defeat or tamper
with the safety interlocks.
(b) DO NOT place any object between the oven
front face and the door or allow soil or cleaner
residue to accumulate
on sealing surfaces.
(c) DO NOT operate the oven if it is damaged.
It is particularly important that the oven door
close properly and that there is no damage to
the: (a) Door (bent), (b) hinges and latches
(broken or loosened), (c) door seals and
sealing surfaces.
(d) The oven should NOT be adjusted or repaired
by anyone except properly qualified service
personnel.
PRECAUTIONS
(a)
Always press STOP/RESET
before program-
ming the oven.
(b)
&WARNING:
Liquids must be briskly stirred
or poured (to mix in air) before being heated
in a microwave oven. If air is not mixed into a
liquid, the liquid can erupt in the oven or after
removal from the oven.
(c)
Eggs must NOT be cooked or reheated in
the shell, or with an unbroken yolk. To do so
may result in a pressure build-up and eruption.
Pierce the yolk with a fork or knife before
cooking. Do NOT reheat previously cooked
eggs in the microwave oven unless finely
chopped or scrambled.
(d)
Home canning must NOT be done in a micro-
wave oven. Home canning is generally done
with metal lids. Since metal lids reflect micro-
waves, you cannot be assured that the food
product will be heated uniformly to 212°F or
above, and there is a probability of deterio-
ration of the food product. USDA extension
specialists do not recommend home canning
in microwave ovens.
(e)
Deep fat frying must NOT be done in any
microwave oven. The fat could overheat
and be hazardous to handle.
(f)
JILWARNING: Do not heat sealed containers
in any microwave
oven. Containers
with
restricted openings such as syrup bottles or
baby food jars must NOT be used for cooking.
Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause
the container to break.
(g)
Regular
cooking thermometers
must NOT
be used in a microwave oven. Most cooking
thermometers
contain mercury and may
cause "arcing," malfunction, and/or damage
to the oven.
(h)
Plastic
bags (and other airtight
containers)
must always be pierced or opened before
heating in a microwave oven. This is needed
to allow steam to escape during cooking.
(i)
Metal or ceramic accessories
which have
been specially designed to absorb microwave
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energy to provide heat ("active" accessories
such as browning skillets) may be used with
caution. Be sure to test any such device before
use and to carefully read and follow manufac-
turer's instructions provided with the accessory.
Any questions concerning these accessory
products should be referred to the accessory
manufacturer.
Amana Refrigeration,
Inc., does
not endorse any brand of accessory. Remem-
ber that all microwave accessories
are not "Lop
quality"; some may not be suitable for micro-
wave cooking. Caution must be used when
purchasing
microwave accessories.
(j)
Newspapers
must NEVER be used in a
microwave oven since they may ignite.
(k)
Paper towels
which contain nylon or other
synthetic fibers woven through them must
NOT be used because the heated synthetics
could melt and cause the paper to ignite.
(I)
Use only popcorn in packages designed
and labeled for microwave use, Pop accord-
ing to package directions, beginning with the
MINIMUM amount of time recommended.
Pop
until bag has expanded
and there are one to
two seconds between pops. Popcorn yields
may vary. Do NOT continue to heat after pop-
ping has stopped, since popcorn will scorch
or burn. Do NOT leave oven unattended.
Use
caution when handling the hot popcorn bag.
(m) If you're using a microwave
popcorn
popper, use according to manufacturer's
instructions. Do NOT continue to heat after
popping has stopped, since popcorn will
scorch or burn. Do NOT leave oven
unattended.
(n)
Microwave
convenience
foods are often
packed in specially designed packaging.
Special plates, lids, containers,
or other
unique packaging
materials may be used.
Susceptor packing material (a thin, metallized
plastic film) is frequently used to help brown
and crisp foods such as microwave pizzas,
French fries or fish sticks. When using micro-
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