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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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low moisture content can dry out, burn or catch on
fire. Do not dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in
your oven.
– Proper cooking depends on time set and weight of
food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended
and cook at the time for the recommended portion,
fire could result.
¡ Browning dishes:
– Microwave browning dishes or grills are designed for
microwave cooking only. Preheating times vary
depending on the size of the browning dish and food
being cooked.
– Always follow instructions provided by the browning
dish or grill manufacturer.
– Do not preheat browning dishes more than
6 minutes.
¡ Oven roasting bags:
– If an oven bag is used for microwave cooking,
prepare according to package directions.
– Do not use wire twist–ties to close bags, instead use
nylon ties, cotton string or a strip cut from the open
end of the bag. Make six ½" (12.7 mm) slits by
closure.
– Place oven cooking bag in a dish slightly larger than
the food being cooked.
2.12 Cooking utensils
CAUTION
Incorrect use of cooking utensils can result in injuries or
property damage.
See also Microwave Utensil Guide → Page 15 .
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Cooking utensils, the glass tray and racks get hot
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during microwaving. Always use potholders when
removing items from the oven. Allow the glass tray and
the metal racks (if used) to cool before handling.
Do not use metal utensils, or dishes with metallic trim in
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the oven.
When using aluminum foil in the oven, allow at least 1"
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(25 mm) of space between foil and interior oven walls
or door.
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The glass tray and the metal racks (if used) will get hot
during cooking. The cooking container and the glass
tray can be hot even if the oven is cool.
Never use paper, plastic, or other combustible
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materials that are not intended for cooking.
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When cooking with paper, plastic, or other combustible
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materials, follow manufacturer's recommendations on
product use.
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Do not use paper towels which contain nylon or
synthetic fibers. Heated synthetics could melt and
cause paper to ignite.
Do not heat sealed containers or plastic bags in oven.
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Food or liquid could expand quickly and cause
container or bag to break. Pierce or open container or
bag before cooking.
Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most
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cooking thermometers contain mercury and may cause
electrical arc, malfunction, or damage to the oven.
2.13 Glass tray / Turntable ring
¡ Do not operate the oven without the turntable roller rest
and the glass tray in place.
¡ Improper cooking or damage to the oven could result.
Verify that the glass tray is properly positioned and
turning when the oven is in use. Note: The glass tray
can turn in either direction.
¡ Only use the glass tray designed for this oven. Do not
substitute any other tray.
¡ Allow the glass tray to cool before cleaning or placing in
water.
¡ Do not place food directly on the glass tray. Always
place food in a microwave safe dish.
¡ Always replace the turntable ring and the glass tray in
their proper positions.
¡ The turntable ring must always be used for cooking
along with the glass tray.
2.14 Exhaust mode operation
When the microwave is operated in exhaust mode
simultaneously with a different burner, care must be taken
to ensure that there is an adequate supply of fresh air
which will be needed by the burner for combustion.
2.15 Pacemakers
CAUTION
To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician or
pacemaker manufacturer about effects of microwave
energy on pacemaker.