Operating instructions

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ABOUT SAFETY
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the following recommended temperatures.
TEMP FOOD
160℉
...for fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen
prepared food.
165℉
…for leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and carry-out “fresh” food.
170℉ …white meat of poultry.
180℉
…dark meat of poultry.
· To test for doneness, insert a meat
thermometer in a thick or dense area away
from fat of bone. NEVER leave the
thermometer in the food during cooking,
unless it is approved for microwave oven 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 oven while it’s in use and check
cooking progress frequently so that there is no
chance of overcooking food.
·NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or
other items.
· Select, store and handle food carefully to
preserve its high quality and minimize the
spread of food borne bacteria.
·Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can
cause arcing and/or fires.
·Use care when removing items from the oven
so that utensil, your clothes or accessories do
not touch the safety door latches.
ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many
pieces already in your kitchen can be used
successfully in your new microwave oven. Make
sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls
during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking
and reheating
·glass ceramic
·heat-resistant glass
·microwave-safe plastics
·paper plates
·microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
·browning dish
These items can be used for short time
reheating of foods that have little fat or sugar in
them:·wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
·metal pans and bake ware
·dishes with metallic trim
·non-heat-resistant glass
·non-microwave-safe plastic
·recycled paper bags
·food storage bags
·metal twist-ties
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for
microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which
becomes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
·Paper towels are good for covering foods for
reheating and absorbing fat while cooking
bacon.
· Wax paper can be used for cooking and
reheating.
· Plastic wrap that is specially marked for
microwave use can be used for cooking and
reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch
food. Vent so steam can escape.
·Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice
because heat is kept near the food to hasten
cooking.
·Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or
foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal
twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can
escape.
How to use aluminum foil in your microwave
oven: