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cleaning your microwave
• The microwave should be cleaned regularly and food deposits
removed. Failure to maintain the microwave in a clean condition
can affect the life of the microwave and possibly result in a
hazardous situation. (See cleaning your microwave.)
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the unit.
do not use these in your microwave
• Metal objects are not to be used in the microwave. These include:
- Metal cooking utensils
- Metal plates or trays
- Wire twist ties
- Crockery with metal trims
- Meat thermometer
• Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium foil in your
microwave. The microwave energy cannot pass through metal so it
bounces off and sparks against the inside of the microwave.
• Stop the microwave straight away if any equipment is causing
sparks.
• Remember that some crockery has a metal trim around the edge.
Even this trim can cause sparks.
containers
warning:
When heating food in plastic or paper containers, keep an
eye on the oven due to the possibility of ignition.
warning
: Pressure will build up in sealed containers and can
cause them to explode. Therefore, do not use the following in your
microwave:
- Sealed containers
- Capped bottles
- Vacuum containers
- Sealed jars
- Hard-boiled eggs
- Eggs in their shells
• Always pierce the skin of fruit and vegetables, such as potatoes.
• Never use scratched, cracked or damaged glass in a microwave.
Damaged glass can explode.
• Caution should be used when using combustible containers, never
leave the microwave unattended when in use.
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