Eggs can be cooked without their
shells in the microwave oven only if
the yolk membrane has been punc-
tured several times first. The pressure
would otherwise cause the egg yolk to
explode.
Do not reheat food in the oven in
heat-retaining bags intended for
normal ovens.
These heat-retaining bags usually con-
tain a thin layer of aluminium foil which
reflects microwaves. This reflected en-
ergy can, in turn, cause the outer
paper covering to become so hot that it
ignites.
Food with a thick skin or peel,
such as tomatoes, sausages,
jacket potatoes, aubergines, should be
pierced or cut in several places to
allow steam to escape and prevent the
food from bursting.
Ovenproof earthenware can retain
a considerable amount of mois-
ture. Earthenware and porcelain con-
tainers with hollow handles and lid
knobs must only be used in this oven if
they have vent holes, which allow the
moisture to escape. Without vent holes
there can be a pressure build-up, caus-
ing the container to crack or shatter,
dangerously.
Normal oven functions:
Fan Heat, Auto Roast, Grill, Fan Grill
Caution - Danger of burning
High temperatures arise when the
oven is being used as a normal
oven.
Great care should be taken to en-
sure that small children do not
touch the oven when it is being used.
External parts of the oven such as door
glass, vents and the facia panel can
become quite hot.
Wearing heat-resistant oven gloves
is recommended when placing
food in the oven, turning or removing it.
When the Grill or Fan Grill function has
been chosen, either solo or in a combi-
nation programme the grill element
becomes very hot and there is a
danger of burning.
Wait until the grill element has
cooled down before lowering it for
cleaning.
Do not use force to pull it down as
this can cause the element to
break.
Bottling
Bottling should only be undertaken by
an experienced cook who has received
proper training in this method of
preserving fruit and vegetables in an
oven or microwave oven, and under-
stands the implications of the chemical
reactions involved.
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