Melissa WP700AL17 - Handbuch (Seite 18)

Cooking:
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Microwaves do not penetrate metal, therefore do not use any metal foil–lined
containers unless they are specifically recommended for microwave use. Re-
move metal ties from food package before placing them in the microwave. Do
not use dishes with gold or silver decorations.
• Be certain food and containers are completely in the oven before you attempt
to close the door. The oven will not operate if the door is not completely clo-
sed.
• Be careful when taking utensils or the tray out of the oven. The dishes will
absorb the heat from the cooking food and may be hot to touch.
• Because of the rapid cooking times, pressure from steam can quickly build and
cause some foods to burst or spatter. Most foods such as baked potatoes or fru-
its, should be pierced to allow steam to escape. When cooking eggs, always
pierce the yolk. Never cookmor reheat eggs in their shells in the microwave.
• Do not use sealed containers or closed jars.
• Do not use your microwave oven for home bottles. Pressure could build up
inside the jars and burst them.
• Do not do deep–fat fry in the microwave. It is difficult to control the temperatu
re of the fat, and could cause a fire hazard.
• Use only thermometers which are specifically designed for use in microwave
ovens.
Conventional meat thermometers could burst and cause damage.
• Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven in a special utensil designed
for this purpose, making sure the directions suppliedby the utensil manufactu-
rer are followed carefully. Do not attempt to pop popcorn in a glass dish.
Never pop popcorn in a paper bag unless supplied by manufacturer as heat
from the popcorn kernels could cause the bag to ignite.
Cooking utensils:
To test if a dish is suitable for use in a microwave oven, place the empty dish in the
oven and stand half a glass of water in it. Turn the oven on for 15 or 30 seconds. If
the dish becomes very hot to touch, it should not be used in the microwave oven.
China
Porcelain, pottery, glazed earthenware and bone china are suitebale but should not
be used if they are decorated with metal trim.
Glass
Oven to table or ceramic containers are usually suitable, again beware of metal
trims. Table glass can be used in the preparation of dinks, baked fruits and sweet. Be
careful about delicate glass that might be easily broken by sudden heating or coo-
king.
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