Panasonic NN-C2000W - Manual (Page 6)

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General Instructions
General Use
1. Only use utensils that are suitable for use in
microwave ovens.
2. In order to maintain high quality, do not operate
the oven when empty. The microwave energy will
reflect continuously throughout the oven if no
food or water is present to absorb energy.
3. If smoke is observed, press STOP/RESET pad
and leave the door closed in order to stifle any
flames. Disconnect the power cord, or shut off
power at the fuse or circuit breaker panel.
4. Do not dry clothes, newspapers or other
materials in the oven. They may catch on fire.
5. Do not use recycled paper products, unless the
paper product is labelled as safe for microwave
oven use. Recycled paper products may contain
impurities which may cause sparks and/or fires
when used.
6. Do not use newspapers or paper bags for
cooking.
7. Do not hit or strike control panel. Damage to
controls may occur.
8. POT HOLDERS may be needed as heat from
food is transferred to the cooking container and
from the container to Ceramic Tray. The tray can
be very hot after removing the cooking container
from the oven.
9. Do not store flammable materials next to, on top
of, or in the oven. It could be a fire hazard.
10.Do not cook food directly on Ceramic Tray unless
indicated in recipes. (Food should be placed in a
suitable cooking utensil.)
11.Do NOT use this oven to heat chemicals or other
non-food products. Do NOT clean this oven with
any product that is labeled as containing
corrosive chemicals. The heating of corrosive
chemicals in this oven may cause microwave
radiation leaks.
12.When using the COMBINATION mode, never
place any aluminum or metal container directly on
the wire rack. Always insert a heatproof, glass
plate or dish between the wire rack and the
aluminum container. This will prevent sparking
that may damage the oven.
13.It is recommended not to use the wire rack when
cooking in the MICROWAVE mode only.
14.If ceramic tray is hot, aloow to cool before
cleaning or placing in water.
15.Look at the oven from time to time when food is
heated or cooked in disposal containers of
plastic, paper or other combustible materials, as
these types of containers ignite if overheated.
Food
1. Do not use your oven for home canning or the
heating of any closed jar. Pressure will build up
and the jar may explode. In addition, the
microwave oven cannot maintain the food at the
correct canning temperature. Improperly canned
food may spoil and be dangerous to consume.
2. Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your microwave oven.
3. Do not boil eggs in their shell and whole hard -
boiled eggs. (unless otherwise stated in recipes.)
Pressure will build up and the eggs will explode.
4. Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole squash and
sausages are examples of foods with nonporous
skins. This type of food must be pierced before
cooking, to prevent bursting.
5. When heating liquids, e.g. soup, sauces and
beverages in your microwave oven, overheating
the liquid beyond boiling point can occur without
evidence of bubbling. This could result in a
sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this
possibility the following steps should be taken:
a) Avoid using straight-sided containers with
narrow necks.
b) Do not overheat.
c) Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
oven and again halfway through cooking time.
d) After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a
short time, stirring again before carefully
removing the container.
6. DO NOT USE A CONVENTIONAL MEAT
THERMOMETER IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN.
To check the degree of cooking of roasts and
poultry use a MICROWAVE THERMOMETER.
Alternatively, a conventional meat thermometer
may be used after the food is removed from the
oven. If undercooked, return meat or poultry to the
oven and cook for a few more minutes at the
recommended power level. It is important to ensure
that meat and poultry are thoroughly cooked.
7. COOKING TIMES given in the cookbook
section are APPROXIMATE. Factors that may
affect cooking time are preferred degree of
moisture content, starting temperature, altitude,
volume, size, shape of food and utensils used. As
you become familiar with the oven, you will be
able to adjust for these factors.
8. It is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN
OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked, it
can always be returned to the oven for further
cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing can be
done. Always start with minimum cooking times
recommended.
9. Extreme care should be taken when cooking
popcorn. Cook for minimum time as
recommended by manufacturer. Use the
directions suitable for the wattage of your oven.
NEVER leave oven unattended when popping
popcorn.
11.Take care when heating food in foil trays. Trays
should be no deeper than 2 cm and should not
touch the sides of the oven walls. If you are
unsure of the heating time, do not leave the oven
unattended.