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Make sure all cookware used in your microwave oven is suit-
able for microwaving. Most glass casserole, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware
which do not have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware will be labeled “suitable for
microwaving”.
• If you use a meat thermometer while cooking, make sure it
is safe for use in microwave ovens.
• Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled paper
towels, napkins, and waxed paper can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing
nylon or nylon filament should be avoided, as they may also
ignite.
• Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Check the package for proper use.
• Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is packaged on)
have a thin strip of metal embedded in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can burn the floor of the oven, or
ignite a paper towel.
• Cookware may become hot because of heat transferred
from the heated food. Pot holders may be needed to
handle the cookware.
• “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed plastic bags
should be slit, pierced, or vented as directed by package. If
they are not, plastic could burst during or immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage
containers should be at least partially uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When cooking with containers tightly
covered with plastic wrap, remove covering carefully and
direct steam away from hands and face.
• Paper towels, waxed paper, and plastic wrap can be used
to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent
splattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
How to test for a microwave-safe dish:
1)
Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass
measuring cup filled with1 cup of water.
2)
Set the measuring cup either in or next to the dish.
3)
Microwave 1 minute on high power.
If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the
dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then
the dish is microwave-safe.
• Use foil only as directed in this manual. TV dinners may
be microwaved in foil trays less than 3/4” high; remove the
top foil cover and return the tray to the box. When using
foil in the microwave, keep the foil at least 1 inch away
from the sides of the oven.
• Plastic cookware designed for microwave cooking is very
useful, but should be used carefully. Even microwave-safe
plastic may not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as
are glass and ceramic materials, and may soften or char if
subjected to short periods of over-cooking. In longer
exposure to over-cooking, the food and cookware could
ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1)
Use Microwave-safe plastics only and use them in strict
compliance with the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2)
Do not microwave empty containers.
3)
Do not permit children to use plastic cookware without
complete supervision.
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical
short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by
providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appli-
ance is equipped with a power cord having a grounding wire
with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an out-
let that is properly installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician or service technician if the
grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly ground-
ed.If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet, it is your per-
sonal responsibility and obligation to have it replaced with a
properly grounded 3-prong wall outlet.
DO NOT
under any circumstances cut or remove the third
(ground) prong from the power cord.
DO NOT
use an adapter plug with this appliance.
DO NOT
use an extension cord with this appliance.
If the power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician or
service technician install an outlet near the appliance.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical
outlet to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse, or tripping
of circuit breaker.
MICROWAVE-SAFE
COOKWARE
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of
electric shock.
WARNING:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
or tripping over a longer cord.
their use.
c. If a long cord sets or extension cord is used:
a. A short power-supply cord is provided to reduce the risks resulting
from becoming entangled in
b. Longer cord sets or extension cords are available and may be
used if cared is exercised in
set or extension cord should be at
where it can be pulled on by
least as great as the electrical rating of the appliance.
.
1) The marked electrical rating of the cord set or extension marked
electrical rating of the cord
2) The extension cord must be a grounding-type 3-wire cord;
3) The longer cord should be arranged so that it will not drape over
the countertop or tabletop
children
or tripped over unintentionally.
