INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the microwave oven door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages that crisp food because they may be extra hot.
Don’t assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy. See page 48 for Safety Lock feature.
ABOUT FOOD
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| Eggs, sausages, |
| • | Puncture egg yolks before cooking | • Cook eggs in shells. | |
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| • | Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, | • Dry nuts or seeds in shells. | |
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| squash, hot dogs and sausages so |
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| Popcorn |
| • | Use specially bagged popcorn for | • | Pop popcorn in regular brown |
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| popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds |
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| or use special Popcorn pad. |
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| Baby food |
| • | Transfer baby food to small dish | • | Heat disposable bottles. |
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| and heat carefully, stirring often. | • Heat bottles with nipples on. | |
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| Check temperature before serving. | • Heat baby food in original jars. | |
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| and shake thoroughly. “Wrist” test |
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| General |
| • | Cut baked goods with filling after |
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| heating to release steam and avoid | • Heat or cook in closed glass jars | |
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| • | Stir liquids briskly before, during | • Can in the microwave as | |
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| • Use deep bowl, when cooking | • | Deep fat fry. | |
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| liquids or cereals, to prevent | • | Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet |
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