Additional applications
58
Reheat
It is essential that the information in
“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
– Correct use” is observed.
Always observe USDA/CFIA food
safety guidelines.
Danger of injury caused by hot
food.
If food for babies and children is
heated at too high a temperature,
they can burn themselves.
Only heat food for babies and
children for 30–60 seconds at
microwave power level
(450 W).
After heating food – especially food
for babies and small children – stir
the food or shake the container, and
then taste the food to make sure it
will not burn the mouths of the
children.
Danger of injury from increased
pressure in sealed containers or
bottles
Pressure can build up when
reheating food or drinks in sealed
containers or bottles, which can
cause them to explode.
Never cook or reheat food or liquids
in sealed containers or bottles. Open
containers beforehand and, with
baby bottles, remove the screw top
and teat.
Danger of injury caused by hot
liquids.
When using the microwave oven to
heat food, particularly liquids, the
boiling point may be reached without
the typical bubbles being produced.
The liquid does not boil evenly
throughout.
This boiling delay can result in the
liquid boiling over explosively. Take
care when taking the container out of
the oven, as the hot liquid can cause
severe scalding. Under certain
circumstances, the pressure can be
so high that the door bursts open.
Stir liquids well before heating or
cooking.
After heating, wait at least
20 seconds before removing the
container from the oven.
In addition, you can place a glass
rod or similar item, if available, in the
container during the heating process.
Food with a thick skin or peel, such
as tomatoes, sausages, potatoes,
and eggplant can burst when heated
or cooked.
Pierce or score the skin of these
foods several times to allow steam to
escape.
Eggs heated in their shell can burst,
even after they have been removed
from the oven.
Eggs can only be cooked in their
shells in a specially designed egg-
boiling device. Do not reheat hard-
boiled eggs in the microwave oven.
