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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
• Cookware mau become hot because of heat
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
casseroles,cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
mau be needed to handle the cookware.
cups, potteru or china dinnerware which does not
• "Boilable" cooking pouches and tightly closed
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
can be used. Some cookware is labeled "suitable
directed by package. If they are not, plastic could
for microwaving;'
burst during or immediatelu after cooking, possiblu
• If Uou are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,
resulting in injuru. Also, plastic storage containers
use this test: Placein the oven both the dish
should be at least partiallu uncovered because
Uou are testing and a glass measuring cup filled
theu form a tight seal. When cooking with
with i cup of water-set the measuring cup either
containers tightlu covered with plastic wrap,
in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high.
remove covering carefullu and direct steam
If the dish heats, it should not be used for
awau from hands and face.
microwaving.
• Use foil onlu as directed in this manual.
If the dish remains cool and onlu the water in
TV dinners mau be microwaved in foil traus less
the cup heats,then the dish is microwave-safe,
than 3/4" high; remove the top foil cover and
• If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
return the trau to the box. When using foil in
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens,
the microwave oven, keep the foil at least i inch
• Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
away from the sides of the oven.
• Plastic cookware-Plastic cookware designed for
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
microwave cooking is very useful, but should be
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon
used carefully. Evenmicrowave-safe plastic may
filaments should be avoided, as they may also
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are
ignite,
glass or ceramic materials, and may soften or char
• Some styrofoam trays (likethose that meat is
if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In
longer exposuresto overcooking, the food and
packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded
cookware could ignite.
in the bottom. When microwave& the metal can
bum the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
Follow these guidelines:
• Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.
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Use microwave-safe plastics onlLIand use
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave
them in strict compliance with theecookware
ovens.Checkthe package for proper use.
manufacturer's recommendations.
• Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
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Do not microwave empty containers.
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to
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Do not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric
current.
,& WARNING-Impr°p
er useof the grounding plug can result in a risk of electricshock.
This appliance must be
PREFERREO_---------.._
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
grounded. In the event of
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it is your personal responsibility and obligation
an electrical short circuit,
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
B-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breakeE
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician install an outlet near
the appliance. (SeeEXTENSION CORDS section.)
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