Kenmore 721.86012, 86013, 86019 Testing Your Dinnerware or Cookware, Operating Safety Precautions

OVERVIEW

TESTING YOUR DINNERWARE OR COOKWARE

Test dinnerware or cookware before using. To	microwave energy, becoming too hot to handle
test a dish for safe use, put it into the oven with	and slowing cooking time. Cooking in metal
a cup of water beside it. Cook at 100% cook	containers not designed for microwave use could
power for one minute.	damage the oven, as could containers with hidden
If the dish gets hot, do not use it. Some dishes	metal (twist-ties, foil lining, staples, metallic glaze
(melamine, some ceramic dinnerware, etc.) absorb	or trim).

OPERATING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

•	Never lean on the door or allow a child to		cause them to burst, and possibly damage the
	swing on it when the door is open.		oven. Slice hard-boiled eggs before heating.
•	Use hot pads. Microwave energy does not heat		In rare cases, poached eggs have been known
	containers, but the heat from the food can make		to explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a
	the container hot.		standing time of one minute before cutting into
•	Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in		them.
	the oven.	•	For best results, stir any liquid several times
•	Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,		during heating or reheating. Liquids heated in
	gourds, or clothes in the oven.		certain containers (especially containers shaped
•	Do not start a microwave oven when it is empty.		like cylinders) may become overheated. The
	Product life may be shortened. If you practice		liquid may splash out with a loud noise during
	programming the oven, put a container of		or after heating or when adding ingredients
	water in the oven. It is normal for the oven door		(coffee granules, tea bags, etc.). This can harm
	to look wavy after the oven has been running		the oven.
	for a while.	•	Microwaves may not reach the center of a
•	Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven.		roast. The heat spreads to the center, from the
	Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven		outside, cooked areas just as in regular oven
	because it allows microwaves to pass through it.		cooking. This is one of the reasons for letting
•	Do not operate the microwave oven unless the		some foods (for example, roasts or baked
	glass turntable is securely in place and can		potatoes) stand for a while after cooking, or for
	move freely. The turntable can move in either		stirring some foods during the cooking time.
	direction. Make sure the turntable is correct-	•	Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
	side up in the oven. Handle your turntable with		utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to
	care when removing it from the oven to avoid		maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
	possibly breaking it. If your turntable cracks or	•	Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the
	breaks, contact your dealer for a replacement.		recommended cooking time, potatoes should be
•	When you use a browning dish, the browning		slightly firm because they will continue cooking
	dish bottom must be at least 3 ⁄16 inch above		during standing time. After microwaving, let
	the turntable. Follow the directions supplied with		potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They will finish
	the browning dish.		cooking while standing.
•	Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside
	the shell. Steam buildup in whole eggs may

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

If your electric power line or outlet voltage is less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer. Have a qualified electrician check your electrical system