¾In order to avoid burns, the contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars shall be stirred or shaken and the temperature checked before consumption.
¾Always test the temperature of cooked food, never eat or drink food or liquid straight from the oven, allow it to stand for a few minutes and stir to distribute the heat evenly.
¾Microwave heating of beverages can result delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be taken when handling the container.
¾Food containing a mixture of fat and water (for example, stock) should stand for 30 to 60 seconds in the oven after it has been turned off. This is to allow the mixture to settle and to prevent it from bubbling when a spoon is placed in it, or a stock cube is added.
¾When heating or cooking food or liquid, remember that there are certain foods (such as Christmas puddings, jam and mincemeat), which heat up very quickly.
¾When heating or cooking foods that contain a lot of fat or sugar, do not use plastic containers.
¾Always have the glass tray and turntable support in place when using the oven.
¾Do not cook food directly on the glass tray. Put food on a suitable plate or in a bowl before putting it in the oven.
To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
¾Do not overcook food
¾Do not leave the microwave oven unattended while you are using it
¾Remove wire
¾If materials inside the oven catch fire, keep the oven door closed, turn the oven off at the wall switch, or shut the power off at the fuse or
FOOD SAFETY
¾Do not cook raw meat or raw shellfish in a microwave, due to the possibility for uneven heating.
¾Do not use the microwave oven for home canning or bottling. Improperly canned or bottle foods may spoil and be dangerous to eat.
¾Follow cooking instructions on food packaging and always check the temperature of food before serving.
Microwave oven installation
Warning: do not install the oven over a cooker or other heat producing appliance. This will damage the oven. The oven must be placed away from high temperatures and steam.
¾This microwave oven weighs approximately 12kg so you must put it on a horizontal surface that is strong enough to support this weight.
¾This microwave is designed to be free standing and is not intended to be used ‘built in’ or in a cabinet.
¾Do not put anything on the top of the microwave oven.
¾Only use the accessories supplied by the manufacturer.
1.Select a level surface that provides enough space for the outlet vents.
2.A minimum clearance of 3 inches (7.5cm) is required between the oven and any adjacent walls. One side must be open. Leave a minimum clearance of 12 inches (30cm) above the oven.
3.Place the oven as far away from radios and TV's as possible. Using the oven may cause interference with the reception.
4.Plug the oven into a suitable 13amp mains socket, make sure the voltage is the same as on the rating label (do not use extension cables or mains socket adaptors).
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