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Consumer SupportTroubleshooting TipsOperating InstructionsSafety Instructions
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MICROWAVE-SAFE COOKWARE
Make sure all cookware used in your microwave
oven is suitable for microwaving. Most glass
casseroles, cooking dishes, measuring cups, custard
cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not
have metallic trim or glaze with a metallic sheen
can be used. Some cookware is labeled “suitable
for microwaving.”
■ If you are not sure if a dish is microwave-safe,
use this test: Place in the oven both the dish
you are testing and a glass measuring cup filled
with 1 cup of water—set the measuring cup either
in or next to the dish. Microwave 1 minute at high.
If the dish heats, it should not be used for
microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the water in
the cup heats, then the dish is microwave-safe.
■ If you use a meat thermometer while cooking,
make sure it is safe for use in microwave ovens.
■ Do not use recycled paper products. Recycled
paper towels, napkins and waxed paper can
contain metal flecks which may cause arcing
or ignite. Paper products containing nylon or nylon
filaments should be avoided, as they may also
ignite.
■ Some styrofoam trays (like those that meat is
packaged on) have a thin strip of metal embedded
in the bottom. When microwaved, the metal can
burn the floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
■ Do not use the microwave to dry newspapers.
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Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use in microwave
ovens. Check the package for proper use.
■ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic wrap
can be used to cover dishes in order to retain
moisture and prevent spattering. Be sure to
vent plastic wrap so steam can escape.
■ Cookware may become hot because of heat
transferred from the heated food. Pot holders
may be needed to handle the cookware.
■ “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly closed
plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as
directed by package. If they are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately after cooking, possibly
resulting in injury. Also, plastic storage containers
should be at least partially uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When cooking with
containers tightly covered with plastic wrap,
remove covering carefully and direct steam
away from hands and face.
■ Use foil only as directed in this manual.
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil trays less
than 3/4″ high; remove the top foil cover and
return the tray to the box. When using foil in
the microwave oven, keep the foil at least 1 inch
away from the sides of the oven.
■ Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware designed for
microwave cooking is very useful, but should be
used carefully. Even microwave-safe plastic may
not be as tolerant of overcooking conditions as are
glass or ceramic materials, and may soften or char
if subjected to short periods of overcooking. In
longer exposures to overcooking, the food and
cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
Use microwave-safe plastics only and use
them in strict compliance with the cookware
manufacturer’s recommendations.
Do not microwave empty containers.
Do not permit children to use plastic cookware
without complete supervision.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be
grounded. In the event of
an electrical short circuit,
grounding reduces the risk
of electric shock by providing
an escape wire for the electric
current.
This appliance is equipped with a power cord having
a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an outlet that is properly
installed and grounded.
Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding
instructions are not completely understood, or if
doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly
grounded.
If the outlet is a standard 2-prong wall outlet,
it is your personal responsibility and obligation
to have it replaced with a properly grounded
3-prong wall outlet.
Do not under any circumstances cut or remove
the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
For best operation, plug this appliance into its
own electrical outlet to prevent flickering of lights,
blowing of fuse or tripping of circuit breaker.
We do not recommend using an extension cord
with this appliance. If the power cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician install an outlet near
the appliance. (See EXTENSION CORDS section.)
WARNING
—Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock.
Ensure proper ground
exists before use.
PREFERRED
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