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from the food can transfer through utensils to cause
skin burns.
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Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the
face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a
dish’s covering and carefully open popcorn and oven
cooking bags away from the face.
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Stay near the Microwave Built-in Drawer while it’s in
use and check cooking progress frequently so that
there is no chance of overcooking food.
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NEVER use the Microwave Built-in Drawer for storing
cookbooks or other items.
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Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve
its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne
bacteria.
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Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause
arcing and/or fires. See page 16 for cleaning and care
information.
about children and the Microwave
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave
oven with a supervising person very near to them.
Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person
should be in the same room. The child must be able to
reach the microwave oven comfortably.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on
the Microwave Built-in Drawer.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use
potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special
attention to packages that crisp food because they may
be extra hot.
Don't assume that because a child has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the Microwave Built-in
Drawer is not a toy. See page 14 for Panel Lock feature.
about foods
food
Do
Don’t
Eggs, sausages,
fruits & vegetables
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Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent
“explosion”.
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Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs
and sausages so that steam escapes.
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Cook eggs in shells.
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Reheat whole eggs.
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Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
Popcorn
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Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave.
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Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow
to 1 or 2 seconds or use special
popcorn pad.
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Pop popcorn in regular brown bags
or glass bowls.
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Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
Baby food
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Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully,
stirring often. Check temperature before serving.
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Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake
thoroughly. “Wrist” test before feeding.
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Heat disposable bottles.
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Heat bottles with nipples on.
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Heat baby food in original jars.
General
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Cut baked goods with filling after heating to
release steam and avoid burns.
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Stir liquids briskly before and after heating to
avoid “eruption”.
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Use deep bowl when cooking liquids or cereals to
prevent boilovers.
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Food should be shorter than the drawer. Please
refer to the height of side walls of the drawer.
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Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
airtight containers.
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Can in the microwave as harmful
bacteria may not be destroyed.
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Deep fat fry.
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Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet
papers.
