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Microwave function only
Utensils and cooking containers used in a microwave oven
should be of a material that does not act as a barrier to
microwave energy. Generally this means that you should cook
in either (paper), plastic, glass or ceramic. Metal pans reflect
microwave energy and inhibit cooking, and should not be
used. In addition to material, the shape of the container should
also be considered. Round oval shapes give the most even
cooking. Square or rectangular containers may over-cook
foods in the corners because more energy is absorbed there.
Shallow containers give more even cooking results.
Utensils made of china and ceramic excellent to use in your
microwave oven. Most types of glass are also very good.
Lead crystal glass can crack and should therefore, not be
used. Plastics and paper can also be used, provided they
can withstand the temperature of the heated food. For
cooking only use plastics, which will withstand a temperature
of over 120¡ , e.g. polypropene and polyamide. Some plastic
materials, e.g. melamine, will be heated by the microwave,
and be damaged. To find out if a certain container is suitable,
the following simple test can be made:
Place the empty container and a glass of water inside the
microwave oven. The water is needed because the oven
must not be operated empty or with empty containers only.
Let the oven work on full power for one minute. A suitable
container will only be lukewarm.
Metal containers, e.g. saucepans or frying pans should not
be used in microwave ovens. Nor should plates or vessels
with decorations be used since metal e.g. gold, might be part
of the decoration and such decorations will be damaged.
Small pieces of aluminiuum foil can be
used, but only to shield the areas that
would over-cook (e.g. for covering
chicken
wings, leg tips and fish tails) but the foil
must not touch the side of the oven as
damage may occur.
TO AVOID EXPLOSION AND SUDDEN BOILIING
1. Eggs
Never cook eggs in their shells. Steam will build up inside
the shell during cooking and the egg will explode.
If you want to cook or reheat eggs which have not been
broken up by scrambling or mixing, you must always
pierce the yolks or these will also explode. You should
slice shelled hard boiled eggs before you reheat them in
your microwave oven.
2. Piercing
Always pierce food which has a skin or membrane, for
example, potatoes, tomatoes, apples, sausages etc. If you
don't pierce them, steam will build up inside and they may
explode.
3. Lids
Always remove the lids of jars and containers and take
away food containers, before you cook using your
microwave oven. If you don't, then steam and pressure
might build up inside and cause an explosion even after
the microwave cooking has stopped.
WHICH UTENSIL CAN BE USED IN THE O
WARNING
When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages
in your microwave oven, overheating the liquid beyond
boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling:
This could result in a sudden boil over of the not liquid.
To prevent this possibility the following steps should be
taken:
a. Avoid using straight sided containers with narrow necks.
b. Do not overheat.
c. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven
and again halfway through the heating time.
d.
stir or shake them again carefully and check the
temperature of them before consumption to avoid burns
(especially, contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars).
Glass (general) No Yes (1) No
Glass (heat resistant) Yes Yes Yes
Glass-ceramic and
ceramic (heat resistant) Yes Yes (1) Yes (1)
Earthenware Yes Yes Yes
China (heat resistant) Yes Yes Yes
Plastic (general) No Yes (2) No
Plastic (heat resistant) Yes (2) Yes (2) Yes (2)
Aluminium foil containers
/aluminium foil Yes Yes (3) Yes
Metal baking tins Yes (4) No Yes (4)
Metal (pots.pans, etc) Yes No No
Paper No
1. Without metal parts or metal trims.
2. Some plastics are heat-proof only to certain temperatures.
Check carefully!
3. It is possible to use aluminium foil to shield deliate areas of
food (this prevents over-cooking).
4. Metal tins can be used in the combination methods, however
if these are very deep, they will greatly reduce the efficiency,
as metal shields the microwave energy from the food.
Caution:
¡ There are a number of accessories available on the
market. Before you buy, make sure they are suitable
for microwave use.
¡ When you put food in the microwave oven, make sure
that
direct contact with any of the internal walls or the ceiling
of the cavity since discolouration may take place.
Before use, the user should check that tensils are suitable for use in microwave ovens.
Material
Grill &
Convection
cooking
Microwave
cooking
Combined
cooking
IMPOR
When using electrical apliances, basic safety precautions
should be followed, including the following:
WARNING-To reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire,
injury to persons or exposure to excessive microwave
energy:
1. Read all instructions before using the appliance.
2. Read and follow the specific "PRECAUTIONS TO AVOID
POSSIBLE EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE MICROWAVE
ENERGY", found on page 1.
3. This appliance must be earthed. Connect only to a
properly installed wall socket.
4. Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with the
provided installation instructions.
5. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers for example, closed glass jars-may explode
and should not be heated in this oven.
6. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described
in this manual.
7. As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary
when used by children.
8. Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or
plug, if it is not working properly, or if it has been
damaged or dropped.
9. This appliance should be serviced only by qualified
service personnel. Contact the nearest authorized
service facility for examination, repair or adjustment.
10. Do not cover or block any openings on this appliance.
11. Do not use outdoors.
12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.
13. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
14. Do not let cord hang over edge of table or counter.
15. When cleaning surfaces of door and oven that meet when
the door closes, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps or
detergents with a sponge or soft cloth.
16. To reduce the risk of fire in the oven cavity:
(a) Do not overcook food. Carefully attend appliance if
paper, plastic, or other combustible materials are
placed inside the oven when cooking food.
(b) Remove wire twist-ties from bags before placing bag
in oven.
(c) If materials inside the oven should ignite, keep oven
door closed, turn oven off, and disconnect the power
cord, or shut off power at the fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
17. Do not use this appliance to heat corrosive chemicals (for
example, sulfides and chlorides). Vapors from such
corrosive chemicals may erode the contacts and springs
of the safety interlock switches and render them
inoperable.
18. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars must be
stirred or shaken and the temperature is to be checked
before consumption to avoid burns.
SA
General Use
Listed below are, as with all appliances, certain rules to
follow and safeguards to assure top performance from
this oven:
1. Do not use the oven for any reason other than food
preparation, such as for drying clothes, paper, or any
other nonfood items or for sterilizing purposes.
They may catch on fire.
2. Do not use the oven when empty, this could damage the
oven.
3. Do not use the oven cavity for any type of storage, such
as papers, cookbook, cookware, etc.
4. Do not operate the oven without the turntable tray in
place. Be sure it is properly sitting on the rotating base.
5. Be caution when removing the turntable tray after cooking
meats that may have caused an accumulation of grease
in the tray.
6. Unlike microwave-only ovens, this oven may become hot
on the cabinet and oven door.
Always use hot pads or oven mitts when placing or
removing food and/or accessories from the oven.
Be cautions about touching parts other then control panel
during or immediately following grill or combination
cooking.
7. If the oven is hot from combination cooking, do not use
plastic or Styrofoam cookware for microwave cooking.
They may melt.
8. Do not use recycled paper products for cooking.
They may contain impurities which could cause sparks
and/or fires when used during cooking.
9. Do not continue to cook with metal utensils if sparking
appears. See "Accessories" section on page 6 for proper
use of cookware.
10. Do not leave the oven unattended during short cooking
times. Overcooking and fire may result.
11. Do not cook eggs in the shelf, as they will explode.
Occasionally a poached egg may burst during microwave
cooking. Be sure to cook covered, and let stand one
minute after cooking before removing the cover.
12. Do not cook any food surrounded by a membrane, such
as egg yolks, potatoes, chicken livers, etc., without first
piercing them several times with a fork.
13. Do not pop popcorn except in a microwave approved
popcorn bag or in a commercial package recommended
especially for microwave ovens.
Never try to popcorn in a paper bag. If oil is used while
making popcorn, overcooking may cause smoke and,
eventually, fire.
14. Do not attempt to operate this appliance with the door
open.
15. Do not attempt to remove covers, panels, etc.
16. Look at the oven from time to time when food is heated or
cooked in disposable containers of plastic, paper or other
combustible materials.
17. If smoke is observed, switch off or unplug the appliance
and keep the door closed in order to stifle any flames.
18. Microwave heating of berverages can result in delayed
eruptive boiling, therefore care has to be taken when
handling the container.
