I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O W
ABOUT SAFETY•Do not operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly important that the oven door close properly.
•Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures.
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160°F ... for fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food.
165°F ... for leftover,
170°F ... white meat of poultry.
180°F ... dark meat of poultry.
To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone.
•Accessible parts (e.g. oven door, oven cavity, dishes and accessories) may become hot during use. Use dry pot holders or oven mitts when removing container, food and oven accessories from the oven and be careful not to touch the oven cavity to prevent burns.
•Use care when opening door. Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Always stand back from the oven when opening it.
•Stay near the oven while it's in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.
•NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items.
•Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.
•Use care when removing items from the oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not touch the door projection.
•Do not touch around the oven light directly. This part will become hot when the oven light is on.
•To avoid burns, always be careful of splashing grease from the tray when removing roasted or grilled meats from the oven.
•To avoid burns, always test food and container temperature and stir before serving. Pay special attention to the temperature of containers, foods and drinks. Do not drink beverage or soup without checking the container’s temperature.
•Do not touch the oven door, outer cabinet, rear cabinet, oven cavity, ventilation openings, accessories, dishes and the escaping steam from the ventilation cover during operation because they will become hot.
•Do not operate the oven if reservoir cracks and water leaks. Call
•After use, condensed water may be inside oven cavity, especially under the base tray. Dry any liquid residue with a soft cloth and wipe out to keep the oven clean.
•Do not place anything on the outer cabinet during operation.
•Do not put anything weighing more than 8 pounds on the door to prevent damage to the door or door hinges and to prevent tilting/falling of the oven. Do not hang anything heavy from the handle nor lean on it.
•If the oven needs to be moved, always drain all water inside the oven using the DRAIN WATER function (See page 13). After draining, empty the base tray.
•To prevent condensation, which could corrode the appliance, do not leave cooked food in the oven for an extended period.
•Clean the oven at regular intervals and remove any food deposits in the oven or on the door.
•Do not heat oil or fat for deep frying.
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