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When heating liquids,
e.g. soups, sauces
and beverages in
your microwave,
avoid using straight
sided containers with
narrow necks. Stir the
liquid before placing
the container in the
microwave and again
halfway through the
heating time. After
heating, let it stand,
stir or shake it again
carefully and check
the temperature of it
before consuming to
avoid burns (especially,
contents of feeding
bottles and baby food
jars).
•
An exhaust outlet is
located on the top,
bottom or side of the
microwave. Don’t block
the outlet. It could
result in damage to
your microwave and
poor cooking results.
•
DO NOT
operate the
microwave when
empty. It is best to
leave a glass of water
in the microwave when
not in use. The water
will safely absorb all
microwave energy
if the microwave is
accidentally started.
•
Improper use could
result in damage to the
microwave.
•
DO NOT
use wooden
containers and ceramic
containers that have
metallic (e.g. gold or
silver) inlays. Always
remove metal twist ties.
Check that the utensils
are suitable for use in
the microwave before
use. They may heat up
and char. Metal objects
in particular may arc in
the microwave, which
can cause serious
damage.
•
DO NOT
rinse the
glass tray by placing
it in water just after
cooking. This may cause
breakage or damage.
•
Before cooking pierce
the skin of potatoes,
apples or any such fruit
or vegetables. They
could burst.
•
DO NOT
cook eggs in
their shell. Eggs in their
shell and whole hard-
boiled eggs should
not be heated in the
microwave since they
may explode, even after
microwave heating has
ended. Pressure will
