Sunbeam SNM1502RAS - Manual (Page 6)

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INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
• NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish
could be placed in the oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and anticlockwise. See page 9 for
complete instructions.
• ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy.
• When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off.
• Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.
• Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the
oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones.
• Ventilation openings must not be blocked.
• In using recipes or package directions, check food a minute or two before the minimum time and add
time accordingly.
ABOUT FOOD
FOOD DO DON’T
Eggs, Sausages,
Fruits, and Vegetables • Puncture egg yolks before
cooking to prevent “explosion”.
• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
squash, hot dogs and sausages so
that steam escapes.
• Cook egg in shells.
• Reheat whole eggs.
Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for
the microwave oven.
• Listen while popping corn for the
popping to slow to 1 or 2
seconds or use special Popcorn
pad.
• Pop popcorn in regular brown bags
or glass bowls.
• Exceed maximum time on popcorn
package.
Baby food • Transfer baby food to small dish
and heat carefully, stirring often.
Check temperature before
serving.
• Put nipples on bottles after
heating and shake thoroughly.
“Wrist” test before feeding.
• Heat disposable bottles.
• Heat bottles with nipples on.
• Heat baby food in original jars.
General • Cut baked goods with filling
after heating to release steam and
avoid burns.
• Stir liquids briskly before and
after heating to avoid
“eruption”.
• Use deep bowl, when cooking
liquids or cereals, to prevent
boil-overs.
• Heat or cook in closed glass jars or
airtight containers.
• Can in the microwave as harmful
bacteria may not be destroyed.
• Deep fat fry.
• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet
papers.