Viking DMOD241SS manual About Safety

ABOUT SAFETY

•Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures.

TEMP		FOOD
160˚F	(71˚C)	For fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish,
		seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food.
165˚F	(74˚C)	For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and
		carry-out “fresh” food.
170˚F	(77˚C)	White meat of poultry.
180˚F	(82˚C)	Dark meat of poultry.

To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave use.

•ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.

•Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish’s covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face.

•Stay near the DrawerMicro Oven while it’s in use and check cooking prog- ress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food.

•NEVER use the DrawerMicro Oven for storing cookbooks or other items.

•Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria.

•Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or fires. See page 29.

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