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OTHER HELPFUL INSTRUCTIONS
For best results and more enjoyable cooking, please read these comments thoroughly.
For Best Results:
1. When determining the time for a particular food, begin by using minimum time and checking
condition occasionally. It is easy to overcook food because microwaves cook very quickly.
2. Small quantities of food, or foods with low water content may dry out and become hard if
cooked too long.
Defrosting Frozen Food:
1. Foods that have been frozen can be place directly in the oven for thawing. (Be certain to
remove any metallic ties or wraps).
2. Defrost according to the Defrosting Tips found in this manual.
3. For areas of the food thawing faster than others, cover with small pieces of aluminium foil.
This helps slow down or stop the defrosting process.
4. Some foods should not be completely thawed before cooking. For example, fish cooks so
quickly that it is sometimes better to begin cooking while still slightly frozen.
5. It may be necessary to increase or decrease the cooking time in some recipes, depending
on the starting temperature of the food.
NOTE:
Air from the vent may become warm during cooking.
Browning:
There are a few foods which are not cooked long enough in the microwave oven to brown
and may need additional colour.
Coatings such as paprika, and browning agents such as Worcestershire sauce may be used
on chops, meat patties or chicken pieces.
Roasts, poultry or ham, cooked for 10-15 minutes or longer, will brown without extra additives.
CLEANING AND CARE
It is advisable to disconnect the electrical supply to the oven before cleaning is
undertaken
Interior walls
Remove any crumbs and food remains between the door and oven using a damp cloth. This
area has to be particularly well cleaned to ensure the door will close properly. Remove any
grease splashes with a soapy cloth then rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaners which
may damage the surface of the oven.
Only warm soapy water must be used to clean stainless steel surfaces