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* Puncture egg yolks and whites and
oysters before cooking to prevent "ex-
plosion".
* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs, sausages and oys-
ters so that steam escapes.
* Use specially bagged popcorn for the
microwave oven.
* Listen while popping corn for the pop-
ping to slow to 1-2 seconds.
* Transfer baby food to small dish and
heat carefully, stirring often. Check for
suitable temperature to prevent burns.
* Remove the screw cap and nipple
before warming baby bottles. After
warming shake thoroughly. Check for
suitable temperature.
* Food with fi lling should be cut after
heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.
* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids
or cereals to prevent boiling over.
* For boiling or cooking liquids see
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
on page EN-2 to prevent explosion and
delayed eruptive boiling.
* Remove food from can.
* Cook for the recommended time. (These
foods have high sugar and/or fat con-
tents.)
* Use a microwave proof roasting rack or
plate to collect drained juices.
* Check the utensils are suitable for
MICROWAVE cooking before you use
them.
* Use to shield food to prevent over
cooking.
* Watch for sparking. Reduce foil or keep
clear of cavity walls.
* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
"explosion", which may damage the
oven or injure yourself.
* Cook hard/soft boiled eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or
microwave safe glass bowls.
* Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
* Heat disposable bottles.
* Overheat baby bottles.
Only heat until warm.
* Heat bottles with nipples on.
* Heat baby food in original jars.
* Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
airtight containers.
* Deep fat fry.
* Heat or dry wood, herbs, wet papers,
clothes or fl owers.
* Heat for longer than recommended
time.
* Heat or cook food in cans.
* Overcook as they may catch fi re.
* Place meat directly on the ceramic
oven fl oor for cooking.
* Metal refl ects microwave energy and
may cause an electrical discharge
known as arcing. Use metal utensils for
MICROWAVE cooking.
* Use too much.
* Shield food close to cavity walls.
Sparking can damage the oven.
- Special Notes and Warning for MICROWAVE -
DO
DON’T
Eggs, fruits,
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters
Popcorn
Baby food
General
Liquids
(Beverages)
Canned foods
Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding
Meats
Utensils
Aluminium foil
COOKING GUIDES
Microwave Cooking Advice
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