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• Do not use metal containers or
utensils in the microwave oven
as these could cause sparking
and/or fire.
• Food grade foil should not be
used in the microwave oven as
this could cause sparking and/
or fire.
• Ensure that lids and caps
covering containers are
removed prior to placing
liquids and/or foods into the
microwave oven.
• Feeding bottles and baby food
jars should have lids and caps
removed before warming or
heating in the microwave oven.
To avoid burns or scalding after
heating, the contents should
be stirred or shaken and the
temperature checked
before serving.
• Always ensure the temperature
of food or drink which has
been heated or cooked in the
microwave oven has been
tested before eating, drinking
or serving.
• Some containers and/or plates
may appear suitable for use
in the microwave oven but
may be coated in a glaze that
will absorb the microwave
energy, overheat and cause the
container to crack. The glaze
may also prevent the food from
heating/cooking.
• Utensils should be checked to
ensure that they are suitable for
use in microwave ovens.
• Allow proper cool down time
for heated food or drink before
handling or serving from the
microwave oven. Always test
before eating, drinking or
serving to others, especially
children, disabled or elderly.
• If cooking meat, poultry or
fish, always make sure they
are cooked thoroughly and
measured with an appropriate
temperature registering
device to help protect against
foodborne illness.
• Do not heat popcorn in the
microwave oven unless it has
been commercially packaged
for microwave oven use.
There may be a number of
un-popped kernels that may
overcook and burn when
popping popcorn.
