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Testing your microwave oven
I Totesttheovenputabout1cupofcoldwaterin a
glasscontainerin theoven.Closethedoor.
Testing your dinnerware or cookware
I
Makesureitlatches.Cookat100%powerfor 1minute.
Whenthetimeisup,thewatershouldbeheated.
I
Testdinnerware or cookware beforeusing. To
testa dishfor safe use, put itinto the ovenwith a
cupofwaterbeside it.Cook at 100% cook power
for one minute. Ifthe dish gets hot,do not use it.
Some dishes (melamine, some ceramic
dinnerware, etc.)absorb microwave energy,
becoming toohot to handle and slowing cooking
times. Cooking in metal containers notdesigned for
microwave usecould damage the oven, as could
containerswith hidden metal (twist-ties,foil lining,
staples, metallicglaze or trim).
Operating safety precautions
•Never lean on the door or allow a childto swing
on itwhen the door is open.
•Use hot pads.Microwave energy does notheat
containers, but the heatfrom the food can make
the container hot.
•Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in
the oven.
•Do not dryflowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper,
gourds, or clothes in the oven.
•Do not starta microwave oven when it isempty.
Product lifemay be shortened. Ifyou practice
programming the oven, put a container of water in
the oven. It isnormal forthe oven door to look
wavy after the oven has been running for a while.
•Do nottry to melt paraffin wax in theoven.
Paraffin wax will not melt in a microwave oven
because itallows microwaves to pass through it.
•Do not operate themicrowave oven unless the
glass turntable is securely in place and can move
freely.The turntable can move in either direction.
Make sure the turntable is correct-side up in the
oven. Handle your turntable with carewhen
removing itfrom theovento avoidpossibly
breaking it. If yourturntable cracks or breaks,
contact your dealer for a replacement.
•When you use a browning dish, the browning
dish bottom must be at least 3/16 inch above the
turntable. Follow thedirections suppliedwith the
browning dish.
•Never cook or reheat a whole egg inside the
shell, Steam buildup in whole eggs may cause
them to burst,and possiblydamage the oven.
81ice hard-boiledeggs before heating. Inrare
cases, poached eggs have been known to
explode. Cover poached eggsand allow a
standing time of one minute before cutting into
them.
•For best results, stir any liquid several times
during heating or reheating. Liquidsheatedin
certain containers (especiallycontainers shaped
like cylinders) may become overheated. The liquid
may splash out with a loud noiseduring or after
heating or when adding ingredients (coffee
granules, tea bags,etc.). This can harmthe oven.
•Microwaves may not reachthe center of a roast.
The heatspreads to the center from the outer,
cooked areasjust as in regular oven cooking. This
is one of the reasons for letting some foods (for
example, roasts or baked potatoes) stand for a
while after cooking, or for stirring some foods
during the cooking time.
•Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable
utensils are not suitable and itis difficultto
maintain appropriate deep-frying temperatures.
•Do not overcook potatoes. At the end of the
recommended cooking time, potatoesshould be
slightlyfirm because they will continue cooking
during standing time. After microwaving, let
potatoes stand for 5 minutes. They willfinish
cooking while standing.
Electrical connection
I Ifyour electric power line or outlet voltage is
less than 110 volts, cooking times may be longer.
Have a qualified electrician check your electrical
system.