have been given so that the child is able to use the
oven in a safe way and understands the hazards of
improper use.
6. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
a. When heating food in plastic or paper container,
keep an eye on the oven due to the possibility of
ignition.
b. Remove wire twist-ties from paper or plastic
bags before placing bag in oven.
c. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the
appliance and keep the door closed in order to
stifle any flames.
d. Do not use the cavity for storage purposes. Do
not leave paper products, cooking utensils or
food in the cavity when not in use.
7. WARNING: Liquid or other food must not be
heated in sealed containers since they are liable to
explode.
8. Microwave heating of beverage can result in
delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be
taken when handle the container.
9. Do not fry food in the oven. Hot oil can damage
oven parts and utensils and even result in skin
burns.
10. Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs
should not be heated in microwave ovens since they
may explode even after microwave heating has
ended.
11. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes,
whole squash, apples and chestnuts before cooking.
12. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should
be stirred or shaken and the temperature should be
checked before serving in order to avoid burns.
13. Cooking utensils may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Potholders may be
needed to handle the utensil.
14. Utensils should be checked to ensure that they are
suitable for use in microwave oven.
15.
WARNING:
It is hazardous for anyone other than a
trained person to carry out any service or repair
operation which involves the removal of any cover
which gives protection against exposure to
microwave energy.
MICROWAVE COOKING PRINCIPLES
1. Arrange food carefully. Place thickest areas
towards outside of dish.
2. Watch cooking time. Cook for the shortest
amount of time indicated and add more as
needed. Food severely overcooked can
smoke or ignite.
3. Cover foods while cooking. Covers prevent
spattering and help foods to cook evenly.
4. Turn foods over once during microwaving
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oven
should ignite or smoke is observed, keep oven
door closed and turn the oven off. Disconnect
the power cord or shut off
especially when using paper, plastic or other
textiles, paper, spices, herbs, wood, flowers,
fruit or other combustible materials. Fire could
result If material inside/outside the
power at the fuse
or circuit breaker panel.
16. Do not use your microwave for drying
17. Do not over-cook food. Fire could result.
18. Do not leave the
oven unattended,
combustible
materials
in
the
cooking process.
Paper can char or burn and some
plastics
can melt if used when heating foods.
must not be covered. Blocking the air intake
or exhaust vents may cause damage to the
oven and poor cooking results.
19.
The ventilation openings on the oven
