CM Oven Care and Use Manual
Safety Precautions
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Microwave Oven
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT:
Do not overcook food; fire could result. Proper cooking depends on selecting the correct power
level and cooking time for the amount of food in the oven. Smaller portions of food that are cooked too long may
catch fire. Always have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy. When using the
oven at power levels below 100%, you can hear the magnetron cycling on and off. Condensation is a normal part
of microwave cooking. Covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Do not block oven
vents. This oven is rated for 650 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure. When preparing foods, check food 1-2
minutes before the minimum time and add time accordingly.
FOOD ITEM OR PROCESS
• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
whole squash, hot dogs and
sausages so that steam can escape.
• Puncture whole egg yolks before
cooking to prevent explosion.
DON’T
DO
• Use wire twist-tie to close an oven
cooking bag.
• Deep fat fry.
• Use paper towels or cloths that
contain a synthetic fiber woven
into them (the fiber may cause the
towel to ignite).
• Heat baby food in the original jars.
• Heat bottIes with nipples on.
• Heat bottles with disposable liners.
• Leave oven unattended when
popping popcorn.
• Use brown paper bags or glass
bowls to popcorn in.
• Cook eggs in the shell.
• Reheat whole eggs.
• Dry meals, herbs, fruits, vegetables,
gourds, wood items or wet papers.
• Dry nuts or seeds in the shell.
• Heat, cook or can in closed glass
jars or air tight containers.
• Home can in the microwave as harmful
bacteria may not be destroyed.
• When using oven cooking bags,
use plastic ties or cotton string to
close bag.
• Stir liquids before and after heating
to help prevent “eruption.”
• Baked items with fillings shouId be
cut open to allow steam to escape
and avoid burns.
• Pizza sauce can become extremely
hot. Check temperatures before
eating.
• Place baby food in a small dish and
heat gently, stir often, and check
temperature before serving.
• Place nipples/cap on bottles after
heating and shake thoroughly.
Always “wrist test” before feeding.
• Use popcorn packaged for
microwave ovens.
• Refer to popcorn package for
popping time. Set the time early to
check popping.
Drying
Foods with Non-porous
Skins or Shells
Popcorn
Baby Food/Baby Formula
General
Home Canning
