Microwaving Tips, Make sure all cookware used

Microwaving Tips

● Make sure all cookware used in

your microwave oven is suitable

for microwaving. Most glass

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

casseroles, cooking dishes,

measuring cups, custard cups,

pottery or china dinnerware which

does not have metallic trim or

glaze with a metallic sheen can be

used. Some cookware is labeled

“suitable for microwaving.”

If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe, use this test:

Place in the oven both the dish you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled with one cup water—setthe measuring cup either in or next to the dish. Microwave I minute at high. If the dish heats, it should not be used for microwaving. If the dish remains cool and only the water in the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.

“Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap can be used to cover dishes in order to retain moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.

●Some microwaved foods require stirring, rotating or rearranging. Check cookbook supplied.

●Steam builds up pressure in foods which are tightly covered by a skin or membrane. Pierce potatoes, egg yolks and chicken livers to prevent bursting.

safe for use in microwave ovens.

When using electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following:

WARNING–To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave energy:

●Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This microwave oven is specifically designed to heat or cook food, and is not intended for laboratory or industrial use.

●Read and follow the speci~lc

“PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE ENERGY” on page 2.

c This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. See “GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS” on page 28.

●For best operation, plug this appliance into its own electrical outlet, to prevent flickering of lights, blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.

●Do not mount this appliance over a sink. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the provided Installation Instructions.

●Do not cover or block any openings on the appliance.

c Do not store this appliance outdoors. Do not use this product near water—for example, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool.

●Do not immerse power cord or plug in water.

●Keep power cord away from heated surfaces.

c Do not let power cord hang over edge of table or counter.

c Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged power cord or plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged or dropped.

●See door surface cleaning instructions in the Care and Cleaning section(s) of this book.

●This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact nearest authorized service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.

●As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.

●To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:

—Remove wire twist-ties from

paper or plastic bags before placing bags in oven.

—Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if paper, plastic or other combustible materials are placed inside the oven to facilitate cooking.

—Donot use recycled paper products. Recycled paper towels, napkins and waxed paper may cause arcing or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon filaments should be avoided, as they may also ignite.

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