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Food temperatures
The action of microwaves is such that only the food is heated. The container
may, therefore, remain cold or cool while the food that it contains is burning hot.
To avoid any risk of burning, always stir before serving and check the temperature
carefully before serving - especially to children.
Shake feeding bottles well and try a few drops on the back of your wrist to check
the temperature.
Preparing food for cooking
Before warming feeding bottles and small pots, remove teats and covers.
Remember to cover the food in order to:
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avoid any splashing of the oven cavity,
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retain sufficient moisture for cooking.
Heating liquids
When heating liquids, a sudden overflow may occur when you take the container
to remove it from the appliance. In fact, when the temperature reaches boiling
point, steam tends to remain trapped in the liquid until it is disturbed.
To avoid this superheating effect and the consequent risk of scalding, always
place a plastic spoon in the liquid to be heated.
A container can easily be tested for microwave "transparency":
Place the empty container on the turntable together with a glass of water and
run the oven for one minute at maximum power.
After one minute:
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if the container is cold, it is "transparent" and can be used for microwave
cooking,
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if the container is warm or hot it is absorbent and must not be used for
microwave cooking.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the
microwave oven from the mains supply and allow it to cool to room
temperature.
General Advice
Frequent cleaning prevents the formation of smoke and bad odours
during cooking and also sparking in the oven cavity and around the
door seal.
Do not let food deposits or grease accumulate inside the oven cavity
or on the door seal.
Make sure that the waveguide cover is kept clean at all times. Should
food deposits or grease be allowed to accumulate on the cover,
sparking will occur and may damage your oven invalidating the
warranty.
Oven Door
Remove any food deposits and grease between the door seal and
oven cavity using a damp cloth, it is important to keep this area
clean at all times.
Interior Walls
Remove any grease splashes from the oven cavity walls with a damp
cloth.
The door seal and oven cavity have to be particularly well cleaned
to ensure the door will close properly and to avoid sparking between
the oven cavity and door assembly.
Do not use abrasive products such as scouring pads which will
damage the surfaces of the oven cavity and door.
Outer Surfaces
To clean the outside surface, use a damp cloth.
Avoid using abrasive products such as scouring pads that may
damage the cosmetic surfaces. Make sure water does not seep into
the ventilation slots.
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