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Important safety instructions
Important
If the recommended cooking time is
exceeded, the food will be spoiled
and in extreme circumstances
could catch fire and possibly
damage the interior of the oven.
Short cooking time
As microwave cooking time is much
shorter than other cooking methods,
it is essential that recommended
cooking time is not exceeded
without first checking the food.
Factors that may affect cooking time
are: preferred degree of cooking,
starting temperature, altitude, volume,
size and shape of foods and utensils
used. As you become familiar with the
oven, you will be able to adjust these
factors.
It is better to undercook rather than
overcook foods. If food is
undercooked, it can always be
returned to the oven for further
cooking. If food is overcooked,
nothing can be done. Always start
with minimum cooking time.
Small quantities of food
Take care when heating small
quantities of food as these can easily
burn, dry out or catch fire if cooked
too long. Always set short cooking
time and check the food frequently.
Foods low in moisture
Take care when heating foods low in
moisture, e.g. bread items, chocolate,
popcorn, biscuits and pastries. These
can easily burn, dry out or catch on
fire if cooked too long. We do not
recommend heating foods low in
moisture such as popcorn or bread.
This oven has been developed for
food use only.
We do not recommend to use for
heating non food items such as
wheat bags or hot water bottles.
Reheating
It is essential that reheated food is
served “piping hot”.
Remove the food from the oven
and check that it is “piping hot”, i.e.
steam is being emitted from all
parts and all sauce is bubbling.
(You may choose to check the food
has reached 72 °C with a food
thermometer – but remember do
not use this thermometer inside the
microwave.)
For foods that cannot be stirred,
e.g. lasagne, shepherds pie, the
centre should be cut with a knife to
test it is well heated through. Even
if a manufacturer’s packet
instructions have been followed
always check the food is piping hot
before serving and if in doubt
return your food to the oven for
further heating.
Standing time
Standing time refers to the period
at the end of cooking or reheating
when food is left before being
eaten, i.e. it is a rest time which
allows the heat in the food to
continue to conduct to the centre,
thus eliminating cold spots.
Lids
Always remove the lids of jars and
containers and takeaway food
containers before you microwave
the food. If the lid remains, then
steam and pressure might build up
inside and cause an explosion
even after the microwave cooking
has stopped.
