E – 2
* Puncture egg yolks and whites and
oysters before cooking to prevent
“explosion”.
* 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
popping 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 teat
before warming baby bottles. After
warming shake thoroughly. Check
for suitable temperature.
* Food with filling should be cut after
heating, to release steam and avoid
burns.
* Stir liquids briskly before and after
cooking for even heating.
* Use a deep bowl when cooking
liquids or cereals to prevent boiling
over.
* For boiling or cooking liquids see
WARNING on page E-1.
* Remove food from can.
* These foods have high sugar and/or
fat contents.
* Cook for the recommended time.
* Use a microwave proof 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 sparkling, therefore
reduce foil and keep clear of cavity
walls.
* Cook eggs in shells. This prevents
“explosion”, which may damage
the oven or injure yourself.
* Reheat whole eggs.
* Overcook oysters.
* Dry nuts or seeds in shells.
* Pop popcorn in regular brown bags
or 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
air tight containers.
* Deep fry fat.
* Dry wood, herbs, or wet papers.
* Operate the oven empty.
* Heat or cook food while in cans.
* Overcook as they may catch fire.
* Place meat directly on the turntable
for cooking.
* Use metal utensils for MICROWAVE
cooking. Metal reflects microwave
energy and may cause an electrical
discharge known as arcing.
* Use too much.
* Shield food close to cavity walls as
sparkling can damage the oven.
SPECIAL NOTES
DO
DON’T
Eggs, fruits,
nuts, seeds,
vegetables,
sausages and
oysters
Popcorn
Baby food
General
Canned foods
Sausage rolls,
Pies, Christmas
pudding
Meats
Utensils
Aluminium
foil
