Panasonic NNCT857 Cookery Book & Operating Instructions page 11

Important Information – Read Carefully
6. Liquids.
Liquids and other foods must not
be heated in sealed containers since
they are liable to explode.
When heating liquids, e.g. soup,
sauces and beverages in your
microwave oven, over heating the liquid
beyond boiling point can occur without
evidence of bubbling.
This could result in a sudden boil
over of the hot liquid. To prevent this
possibility the following steps should
be taken:
a) Avoid using straight-sided containers
with narrow necks.
b) Do not overheat.
c) Stir the liquid before placing the
container in the oven and again
halfway through the heating time.
d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven
for a short time, stirring again before
carefully removing the container.
e) Microwave heating of beverages
can result in delayed eruptive
boiling, therefore care should be taken
when handling the container.
7. Lids.
Always remove the lids of jars and
containers and takeaway food
containers before you microwave them.
If you don't then steam and pressure
might build up inside and cause an
explosion even after the microwave
cooking has stopped.
8. Deep Fat Frying.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your
oven.
9. Meat Thermometer.
Use a meat thermometer to check the
degree of cooking of roasts and poultry
only when meat has been removed
from the microwave. If undercooked,
return to the oven and cook for a few
more minutes at the recommended
power level. Do not leave a
conventional meat thermometer in the
oven when microwaving.
10. Paper, Plastic.
When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven
due to the possibility of ignition. Do not
use wire twist-ties with roasting bags
as arcing will occur.
Do not use re-cycled paper products,
e.g. Kitchen roll unless they say they
are specifically designed for use in a
microwave oven. These products
contain impurities which may cause
sparks and/or fires when used.
11. Reheating.
It is essential that reheated food is
served "piping hot".
Remove the food from the oven and
check that it is "piping hot", i.e. steam is
being emitted from all parts and any
sauce is bubbling. (If you wish you may
choose to check the food has reached
72˚C with a food thermometer – but
remember do not use this thermometer
inside the microwave.)
For foods that cannot be stirred, e.g.
lasagne, shepherds pie, the centre
should be cut with a knife to test it is
well heated through. Even if a
manufacturer's packet instructions have
been followed always check the food is
piping hot before serving and if in doubt
return your food to the oven for further
heating.
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