Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual | Microwave Operation |
IMPORTANT: Do not overcook food; fire could result. Proper cooking depends on selecting the correct power level and cooking time for the amount of food in the oven. Smaller portions of food that are cooked too long may catch fire. Always have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy. When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you can hear the magnetron cycling on and off. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Do not block oven vents. This oven is rated for 1100 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure. When cooking foods, check for doneness
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| Foods with Nonporous | • | pierce skins of potatoes, apples, | • cook eggs in the shell. | ||||
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| Baby Food | • | place baby food in a small dish | • heat baby food in the original | ||||
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| milk. Shake thoroughly. | Always |
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| General | • | use plastic ties or cotton string | • use wire | ||||
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