Plastic
Microwave-safe only.
Follow the manufacturer's
instructions. Should be
labelled "Microwave Safe".
Some plastic containers
may softenas the food
inside gets hot. "Boiling
bags" and tightly closed
plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented
as directed by package
instructions.
Plastic wrap
Microwave-safe only. Use to
cover food during cooking to
retain moisture. Do not allow
plastic wrap to touch food.
Microwave-safe thermometers only (meat and
candy thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent
splattering and retain
moisture.
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Utensils
remarks
Aluminium tray
May cause arcing. Transfer
food into a microwave-safe
dish.
Food carton
May cause arcing. Transfer
food into a microwave-safe
with metal
dish.
handle
Metal or
Metal shields the food from
microwave energy. Metal trim
metal-trimmed
may may cause arcing.
utensils
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could
cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
Plastic foam may melt or
contaminate the liquid inside
when exposed to high tem-
perature.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used
in the microwave oven and
may split or crack.
cLeAning
Ensure the appliance is unplugged from power
supply.
1.
Clean oven cavity after use with a slightly
damp cloth.
2.
Clean the accessories always with soapy
water.
3.
The door frame, seal and surrounding
surfaces must be cleaned carefully with a
damp cloth when they are dirty.
4.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or
sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door
glass since they canscratch the surface and
the glass may break.
Cleaning
Tip.
To
walls
that
the
cooked
place a half lemon in a bowl, add 300ml(1/2 pint)
water and heat at 100%microwave power for 10
minutes. Wipe the oven clean using a soft, dry
cloth.
trOUbLe sHOOting
nOrmAL
Microwave oven
interference with TV
Oven light is dim
Steam accumulating
on door, hot air out
of vent openings.
Oven started
accidentally with no
food in.
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POssibLe
cAUse
en
easy
clean
the
cavity
food
can
touch:
Radio and TV signals
may be interfered
during microwave oven
operation. It is similar to
the interference of small
electrical appliances, like
mixers, vacuum cleaners,
and electric fans. It is
normal.
In low power microwave
cooking, oven light may
become dim. It is normal.
While cooking, steam may
come out of food. Most
steam will get out from
vent openings. Anyway,
some may accumulate on
cool place like oven door.
It is normal.
Do not operate the
appliance without any
food inside. It is very
dangerous.
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