13.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 crispen 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 Refrigeration, Inc., does not endorse
any brand of microwave convenience foods, or any type of microwave food packaging.
14.To place large casserole dish in microwave, remove turntable and turntable support. Place plug, located in turntable support, into hole in oven floor (see diagram on page 56). After removing casserole from oven, place plug back into turntable support and insert turntable support back into hole in oven floor. Place turntable on turntable support.
15.Do not operate microwave oven empty. This could damage the oven.
Electrical Requirements
16.Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause “arcing”, malfunction, and/or damage to oven.
17.Metal or ceramic accessories which are designed to absorb microwave energy to provide heat may be used with caution. Test device before use (See "Utensil Check Test" on page 17). Read and follow manufacturer's instructions provided with the accessory. Contact accessory manufacturer with questions concerning these accessories. Amana Refrigeration, Inc., does not endorse any brand of accessory.
18.Never use newspapers in oven since paper may ignite.
19.Pierce or open plastic bags (and other airtight containers) before heating in microwave oven. This allows steam to escape during cooking.
20.Containers may become hot and pot holders may be needed.
21.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.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES CUT OR REMOVE THE ROUND GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE PLUG OR BEND THE POWER PRONGS TO FIT A RECEPTACLE OTHER THAN THE ONE SHOWN FOR YOUR OVEN. SUCH ABUSE OF THE PLUG CAN RESULT IN ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR OVERHEATING.
WARNING
This appliance MUST be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded. DO NOT use a
Consult a qualified electrician or servicer if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the product power cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install a
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