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9. Meat Thermometer.
Use a meat thermometer to check the
degree of cooking of roasts and poultry
only when meat has been removed from
the microwave. If undercooked, return to
the oven and cook for a few more
minutes at the recommended power
level. Do not leave a conventional meat
thermometer in the oven when microwaving.
10. Paper, Plastic.
Carefully attend the appliance if paper,
plastic or other combustible materials are
used as containers or for covering. Do
not use wire twist-ties with roasting bags
as arcing will occur.
Do not use re-cycled paper products, eg
Kitchen roll unless they say they are specifically designed for use
in a microwave oven. These products contain impurities which
may cause sparks and/or fires when used.
11. Reheating.
It is essential that reheated food is
served “piping hot” and is reheated only
once.
Remove the food from the oven and
check that it is “piping hot”, ie steam is
being emitted from all parts and any
sauce is bubbling. (If you wish you may
choose to check the food has reached
72˚C with a food thermometer – but remember do not use this
thermometer inside the microwave.)
For foods that cannot be stirred, eg lasagne, shepherds pie, the
centre should be cut with a knife to test it is well heated through.
Even if a manufacturer’s packet instructions have been followed
always check the food is piping hot before serving and if in doubt
return your food to the oven for further heating.
12. Standing Time.
Standing time refers to the period at the
end of cooking or reheating when food is
left before being eaten, ie. it is a rest time
which allows the heat in the food to
continue to conduct to the centre, thus
eliminating cold spots.
13. Keeping Your Oven Clean.
It is essential for the safe operation of
the oven that it is wiped out regularly.
Use warm soapy water, squeeze the
cloth out well and use to remove any
grease or food from the interior. Pay
particular attention to the door seal area
and also the areas around the
microwave feed guide situated on the right hand side of the cavity
wall. The oven should be unplugged when cleaning.
14. Fan Motor Operation.
After using the microwave the fan motor may rotate for a few
minutes to cool the electric components. This is normal and you
can take out food even though the fan motor operates. You can
continue using the oven during this time.
15. Containers.
Before use check that utensils/containers are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
16. Babies Bottles and Food Jars.
When reheating babies bottles always remove top and teat. Liquid
at the top of the bottle will be much hotter than that at the bottom
and must be shaken thoroughly before checking the temperature.
The lid must also be removed from babies food jars, the contents
must also be stirred or shaken before the
temperature is checked.
17. Arcing
Arcing may occur if a metal container
has been used accidentally or if the
incorrect weight of food is used. Arcing is
when blue flashes of light are seen in the
microwave oven. If this occurs, stop the
machine immediately. If the oven is left
unattended and this continues it can
damage the machine.
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