Swift Motorhome Owners Service Manual page 163

MIC R O WAV E
8. Do not pop popcorn unless popped in a
microwave approved popcorn popper or
unless it's commercially packaged and
recommended especially for microwave
ovens. Microwave popped corn produces
a lower yield than conventional popping;
there will be a number of unpopped kernels.
Do not use oil unless specified by the
manufacturer.
9. Do not cook any food surrounded by a
membrane, such as egg yolks, potatoes,
chicken livers, etc., without first piercing
them several times with a fork.
10. Do not pop popcorn longer than the
manufacturer's directions. (Popping time is
generally below 3minutes). Longer cooking
does not yield more popped corn it can
cause scorching and fire. Also, the cooking
tray can become too hot to handle or may
break.
11. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug
the appliance and keep the door closed in
order to stifle any flames.
12. When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven due lo
the possibility of ignition.
13. The contents of feeding bottles and baby
food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the
temperature checked before consumption,
in order to avoid burns.
14. Always test the temperature of food
or drink which has been heated in a
microwave oven before you give it to
somebody, especially to children or elderly
people. This is important because things
which have been heated in a microwave
oven carry on getting hotter even though
the microwave oven cooking has stopped.
15. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled
eggs should not be heated in microwave
ovens since they may explode, even after
microwave heating has ended.
16. Keep the waveguide cover clean at all
times. Wipe the oven interior with a soft
damp cloth after each use. If you leave
grease or fat anywhere in the cavity it may
overheat, smoke or even catch fire when
next using the oven.
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17. Never heat oil or fat for deep frying as you
cannot control the temperature and doing
so may lead to overheating and fire.
18. Liquids, such as water, coffee, or tea are
able to be overheated beyond the boiling
point without appearing lo be boiling due
to surface tension of the Iiquid. Visible
bubbling or boiling when the container is
removed from the microwave oven is not
always present. This could result in very
hot liquid suddenly boiling over when
a spoon or other utensil is inserted
into the liquid.
To reduce the risk of Injury to persons:
a. Do not overheat the liquid.
b. Stir the Iiquid both before and halfway
through heating it.
c. Do not use straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
d. After heating, allow the container to stand in
the microwave oven for a short time before
removing the container
e. Use extreme care when inserting a spoon or
other utensil into the container.
Care of the microwave
1. Turn the oven off before cleaning
2. Keep the inside of the oven clean. When
food spatters or spilled liquids adhere to
oven walls, wipe with a damp cloth. Mild
detergent may be used if the oven gets
very dirty. The use of harsh detergent or
abrasives is not recommended.
3. The outside oven surface should be cleaned
with soap and water, rinsed and dried
with a soft cloth. To prevent damage to
the operating parts inside the oven, water
should not be allowed to seep into the
ventilation openings.
4. If the central panel becomes wet, clean
with a soft dry cloth. Do not use harsh
detergents or abrasives on Control Panel.
5. If steam accumulates inside or around
the outside of the oven door, wipe with
a soft cloth. This may occur when the