Important Safety Instructions

CAUTION

To avoid personal injury or property damage observe the following:

1.Always press STOP/RESET before programming oven.

2.Do not deep fat fry in oven. Fat could overheat and be hazardous to handle.

3.Do not cook or reheat eggs in shell or with an unbroken yolk. Pressure may build up and erupt. Pierce yolk with a fork or knife before cooking. Do not reheat previously cooked eggs in the microwave oven unless finely chopped or scrambled.

4.Pierce skin of potatoes, tomatoes, or other foods with a "skin" before cooking in microwave oven. Piercing skin allows steam to escape during cooking.

5.Do not home can in microwave oven. Home canning is generally done with metal lids. Since metal lids reflect heat, product may not be heated uniformly to 212°F or above. Food could deteriorate. USDA extension specialists do not recommend home canning in microwave ovens.

6.Remove excess fat from meats and poultry to prevent splattering.

7.Do not heat baby bottles in microwave oven.

8.Briskly stir or pour liquids before heating to prevent spontaneous boiling or eruption. Do not overheat. If air is not mixed into a liquid, liquid can erupt in oven or after removal from oven.

9.All uncooked foods should be heated to a final internal temperature of at least 165°F. Some foods require higher temperatures. These recommended temperatures kill most food borne, disease causing organisms. Some common visual signs that indicate the cooking temperature has been reached:

•Food steams throughout, not just around edges.

•Center bottom of dish is very hot to the

touch.

10.If using a microwave popcorn popper, use according to manufacturer's instructions. Do not continue to heat after popping has stopped. Popcorn will scorch or burn. Do not leave oven unattended.

11.Use only popcorn in packages designed and labeled for microwave use. Pop according to package directions, beginning with the minimum amount of time recommended. Use caution when handling hot popcorn bag.

12.Microwave convenience foods are often packaged in specially designed packaging. Special plates, lids, containers, or other unique packaging materials may be used. Susceptor packing material (a thin, metalized plastic film) is frequently used to help brown and make crisp foods such as microwave pizzas, French fries, or fish sticks. Be sure to follow food package instructions carefully. Contact convenience food manufacturer with questions concerning these products. Amana does not endorse any brand of microwave convenience foods, or any type of microwave food packaging.

13.Do not operate microwave oven empty. This could damage the oven.

14.Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause “arcing”, malfunction, and/or damage to oven.

15.Metal or ceramic accessories which are designed to absorb microwave energy to provide heat should be used with caution. Test device before use (See “Microwave Utensils” on page 16). Read and follow manufacturer's instructions provided with the accessory. Contact accessory manufacturer with questions concerning these accessories. Amana does not endorse any brand of accessory.

16.Pierce or open plastic bags (and other airtight containers) before heating in microwave oven. This allows steam to escape during cooking.

17.Containers may become hot and pot holders may be needed.

18.Closely supervise any use by children. Make sure they can read instructions and reach controls. Never allow them to lean or swing on oven door.

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