User manual

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• Checkfordoneness.Lookforsignsindicatingthat
cooking temperatures have been reached.
Doneness signs include:
- Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
- Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
- Poultry thigh joints move easily.
- Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
- Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
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
MicroDrawer™. Make sure the utensil does not touch the
interior walls during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating:
• glassceramic(Pyroceram®),suchasCorningware
®
.
• heat-resistantglass(Pyrex®)
• microwave-safeplastics
• microwave-safepaperplates
• microwave-safepottery,stonewareandporcelain
• browningdish(Donotexceedrecommendedpreheating
time. Follow manufacturer’s directions.)
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bakeware
• disheswithmetallictrim
• non-heat-resistantglass
• non-microwave-safeplastics(margarinetubs)
• recycledpaperproducts
• brown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 MicroDrawer™:
• Smallflatpiecesofaluminumfoilplacedsmoothlyonthe
food can be used to shield areas that are either defrosting
or cooking too quickly.
• Foilshouldnotcomecloserthanoneinchtoanysurface
of the MicroDrawer™.
ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories
available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you
purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe
thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness
and assure you that foods have been cooked to safe
temperatures. Thermador is not responsible for any damage
to the MicroDrawer™ when accessories are used.
ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE
Children below the age of 7 should use the MicroDrawer™
with a supervising person very near to them. Between
the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person should be
in the same room. The child must be able to reach the
MicroDrawer™ comfortably.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the
MicroDrawer™.
Children should be taught all safety precautions: use
potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special attention
to packages that crisp food because they may be extra hot.
Don't assume that because a child has mastered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the MicroDrawer™ is not a toy.
See page 15 for Panel Lock feature.
Information You Need To know