Whirlpool MH6100XY manual Operating safety precautions

Operating safety precautions

To reduce the rlsk of tire, electrlcal shock, Injury to persons, or damage when uslng the mlcrowave oven, follow the precautions on pages 22-24.

NEVER COOK OR REHEAT A WHOLE EGG.

Steam build-up in whole eggs may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven. Slice hard boiled eggs be- fore heating. In rare in- stances, poached eggs have been known to explode.

Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into them.

USE HOT PADS. Microwave energy does not heat contain- ers, but the hot food does.

v Stir before heating

For best results stir any llquld several ttmes before heating or reheating.

Liquids heated in certain containers (especially

cylindrical-shaped containers) may become overheated.

The liquid may splash out wlth a loud noise during or after heating or when adding ingredients (coffee, etc.) resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury

DO NOT heat, store or use flammable materials in or near the oven. Fumes can create a fire hazard or explosion.

NEVER lean on the door or allow a child to swing on It when the door Is open. Injury could result.

DO NOT do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage to the oven or possi- ble personal injury.

DO NOT use the oven to ster- ilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to maintain the high temperature required for safe sterilization.

DO NOT deep fry in the oven.

Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to

maintain appropriate deep frying temperatures.

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