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Always test the temperature of cooked food, never eat or drink food or liquid straight from
the oven, allow it to stand for a few minutes and stir to distribute the heat evenly.
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Microwave heating of beverages can result delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must
be taken when handling the container.
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Microwave heating food containing a mixture of fat and water (for example, stock) should
stand for 30 to 60 seconds in the oven after it has been turned off. This is to allow the
mixture to settle and to prevent it from bubbling when a spoon is placed in it, or a stock
cube is added.
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When heating or cooking food or liquid, remember that there are certain foods (such as
Christmas puddings, jam and mincemeat), which heat up very quickly.
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When heating or cooking foods that contain a lot of fat or sugar, do not use plastic
containers.
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Always have the glass tray and turntable support in place when using the oven.
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Do not cook food directly on the glass tray. Put food on a suitable plate or in a bowl
before putting it in the oven.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
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Do
not
overcook
food.
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Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you are using it.
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Remove wire twist-ties from bags before putting the bag in the oven.
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If materials inside the oven catch fire, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off at the
wall switch, or shut the power off at the fuse or circuit-breaker panel.
FOOD SAFETY
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Do not cook raw meat or raw shellfish in a microwave, due to the possibility for uneven
heating.
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Do not use the microwave oven for home canning or bottling. Improperly canned or
bottle foods may spoil and be dangerous to eat.
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Follow cooking instructions on food packaging and always check the temperature of food
before serving.
Microwave oven installation
Warning:
do not install the oven over a cooker or other heat producing appliance. This will
damage the oven. The oven must be placed away from high temperatures and steam.
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This microwave oven weighs approximately 14.4kg so you must put it on a horizontal
surface that is strong enough to support this weight.
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This microwave is designed to be free standing and is not intended to be used ‘built in’ or
in a cabinet.
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Do not put anything on the top of the microwave oven.
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Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
1. Select a level surface that provides
enough space for the outlet vents.
2. A minimum clearance of 3 inches
(7.5cm) is required between the oven
and any adjacent walls. One side
must be open. Leave a minimum
clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above
the oven.
3. Place the oven as far away from
radios and TV's as possible. Using
the oven may cause interference with
the reception.
4. Plug the oven into a suitable 13amp mains socket, make sure the voltage is the same
as on the rating label (do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors).
