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* Puncture egg yolks and whites and oys-
ters before cooking to prevent "explo-
sion".
* Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash,
hot dogs, sausages and oysters 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 a small dish and
heat carefully, stirring often. Check for
suitable temperature to prevent burns.
* Remove the screw cap and nipple be-
fore warming baby bottles. After warm-
ing shake thoroughly. Check for suitable
temperature.
* Food with fi lling should be cut after heat-
ing, to release steam and avoid burns.
* Use a deep bowl when cooking liquids
or cereals to prevent boiling over.
* Small portions will be done faster than
larger ones. A basic rule is: DOUBLE
THE AMOUNT = ALMOST DOUBLE THE
TIME, HALF THE AMOUNT = HALF THE
TIME
* For boiling or cooking liquids see
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
on page 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 cook-
ing.
* 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.
* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE
cooking. Metal refl ects microwave
energy and may cause an electrical
discharge known as arcing.
* 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
COOKBOOK
Microwave Cooking Advice
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