Safety Precautions | CJ Oven Care and Use Manual |
Microwave Safety Precautions
Home Canning / Drying / Small Quantities of Foods
•Do not use microwave oven for home canning. It cannot maintain the food at a safe temperature. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to eat.
•Do not dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables. Small quantities or foods with low moisture content can dry out, scorch or catch on fire if overheated.
Deep Fat Frying
•Do not deep fat fry because the oil may ignite into flames and cause damage to the oven or burns.
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Popcorn
•Microwave popcorn that pops in its own package can scorch or burn if placed directly on the metal rack. Use a microwave safe utensil to hold bag.
•Follow the directions on the bag which are suitable for the microwave wattage of your oven (750 W). Popping times may vary.
•Never leave oven unattended when popping popcorn.
•Allow bag to cool before opening; always open away from your face and body to prevent steam burns.
Foods with Nonporous Skins
•Potatoes, apples, whole eggs, egg yolks, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous skins. They must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting.
Liquids
•Heated liquids can erupt if not mixed with air. Overheated liquids become superheated and may erupt. Stir liquids before and after heating to avoid eruption.
Cooking Utensils
•Utensils get hot during cooking. Use potholders when removing the cookware, lids and plastic wrap to avoid burns.
•Do not heat foods in narrow necked bottles or sealed containers, i.e. closed glass jars. They may explode.
•Dishes with metallic trim should not be used as arcing may occur.
•When food is heated in a metal container, allow at least
Paper Towels / Cloths
•Do not use paper towels or cloths that contain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The fiber may cause the towel to ignite.
•Use paper towels under supervision.
Oven Cooking Bags
•Do not use the wire
Baby Formula / Food
•Do not heat baby food in glass jars. Transfer the food to a small dish and gently heat. Stir well and check temperature before serving.
•Heating formula in bottles is not recommended, If done, put nipple on bottle after gently heating. Shake thoroughly to obtain uniform temperature. Wrist test before feeding.
Ready-to-Eat Pastry products
•When reheating, check temperatures of any fillings before eating. The fillings of some foods heat faster than the surface, i.e. jelly donuts. The filling can be extremely hot.
MICROWAVE MODE SAFETY
•Do not tamper with, adjust or repair the door, safety interlock switches or any other part of the oven. Repairs must be done by a qualified service technician.
•Do not operate the microwave mode when the oven is empty. If food or water is not present to absorb the energy, the oven could be damaged with a risk of fire.
•Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in the oven. Newspapers and paper bags are not suitable for cooking; a fire may result.
•Do not use recycled paper products unless it is labeled safe for microwave use. These products may contain impurities that may cause sparks and result in a fire.
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