Microwaving Tips
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Make sure all cookware used in
your microwave oven is suitable
for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups,
pottery or china dinnerware which
does not have metallic trim or glaze
with a metallic sheen can be used.
Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test:
Place in the oven both the dish you
are testing and a glass measuring
cup filled with one
cup water—set
the
measuring
cup either in or next
to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at
high. 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.
. Paper towels, wax paper and
plastic wrap can be used to cover
dishes in order to retain moisture
and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can
escape.
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Some microwaved foods
require stirring, rotating or
rearranging. Check the cookbook.
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Steam builds up pressure in
foods which are tightly
covered
by a skin or membrane. Pierce
potatoes, egg yolks and chicken
livers to prevent bursting.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
When using electrical appliances,
basic safety precautions should be
followed, including the following:
WARNING–To reduce
the risk of burns, electric shock,
fire, injury to persons or exposure
to excessive microwave energy:
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Use this appliance only for its
intended use
as
described in this
manual.
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Read and follow the specific
“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE
EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY” on page 2.
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This appliance must be
grounded. Connect only to
properly grounded outlet. See
“GROUNDINGINSTRUCI’IONS”
on page 20.
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This microwave oven is
specifically designed to heat or
cook food, and is not intended
for laboratory or industrial use.
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For best operation, plug this
appliance into its own electrical
outlet, to prevent flickering of
lights, blowing of fuse or
tripping of circuit breaker.
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Install or locate this appliance
only in accordance with the
provided Installation Instructions.
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Do not cover or block any
openings on the appliance.
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Do not use outdoors.
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Do not immerse power cord
or plug in water.
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Keep power cord away from
heated surfaces.
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Do not let power cord hang
over edge of table or counter.
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Do not operate this appliance if
it has a damaged power cord or
plug, if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged or
dropped.
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See door surface cleaning
instructions on page 18.
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This appliance should be
serviced only by qualified service
personnel. Contact nearest
authorized service facility for
examination, repair or adjustment.
with any appliance, close
supervision is necessary when
used by children.
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To reduce the risk of fire in
the oven cavity:
–Do not overcook food.
attend appliance if paper, plastic,
or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven to facilitate
cooking.
–Remove wire twist-ties from
paper or plastic bags before
placing bags in oven.
–Do not use your microwave
oven to dry newspapers.
–Do not use recycled paper
products. Recycled paper towels,
napkins and wax paper can
contain metal flecks which may
cause arcing or ignite. Paper
products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be
avoided, as they may also ignite.
—Do not pop popcorn in your
microwave oven unless in a special
microwave popcorn accessory or
unless you use popcorn labeled for
use in microwave ovens.
–Do not operate the oven while
empty to avoid damage to the
oven and the danger of fire. If
by accident the oven should run
empty a minute or two, no harm
is done. However, try to avoid
operating the oven empty at all
times—it saves energy and
prolongs the life of the oven.
—Do not overcook potatoes.
They could dehydrate and catch
fire, causing damage to your oven.
