Zanussi AG125 - Manual (Page 4)

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• Metal containers and containers with metallic trim
should not be used in the microwave oven, unless
specifically recommended for microwave use.
• Containers with restricted openings, such as bottles,
should not be used for microwave cooking.
• Use caution when removing a lid or cover from a
dish to avoid steam burns.
Foil containers
Shallow foil containers may safely be used to reheat
foods in your microwave oven providing the following
rules are observed:
1. Foil containers should not be more than 3 cm (1¼”)
deep.
2. Foil lids must not be used.
3. The foil containers must be at least two-thirds full
of food. Empty containers must never be used.
4. Foil containers should be used singly in the
microwave oven and should not be allowed to
touch the sides. If your oven has a metal turntable or
cooking rack, the foil container should be placed
on an upturned ovenproof plate.
5. Foil containers should never be re-used in the
microwave oven.
6. If the microwave oven has been in use for
15 minutes or more, allow it to cool before using it
again.
7. The container and turntable may become hot
during use, take great care when removing either
from the oven. It is advisable to use an oven cloth or
glove when doing so.
8. Remember when using an aluminium foil container
that the reheating or cooking times may be longer
than those you are used to, always ensure that
the food is piping hot before serving.
Food safety
• Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven.
Always remove the food to a suitable container.
• Do not use the appliance for deep fat frying,
because the fat temperature cannot be controlled,
and hazardous situations can result.
• Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven,
but only in special packages or utensils designed
specifically for this pur pose. This cooking
operation should never be left unattended.
• Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes
to prevent steam build-up and bursting. Apples,
potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are
examples of items that should be pierced.
• The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars
are to be stirred or shaken and the temperature is
to be checked before consumption, in order to
avoid burns.
When heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and
beverages in your microwave oven, overhea-
ting 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:
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow
necks.
2. Do not overheat.
3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the
oven and again halfway through the heating time.
4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short
time, stirring again before carefully removing the
container.
Some products such as whole eggs and sealed
containers – for example, closed glass jars –
may explode and should not be heated in
this oven. Occasionally, poached eggs may
explode during cooking. Always pierce the
yolk, then cover and allow the standing time
of one minute before removing cover.
Keep these instructions!
MAFF Rating (UK)
Explanation of the heating category label for micro-
wave ovens and small packs of food (up to 500g/1lb,
typical of ready meals for 1 or 2 people) as agreed
by MAFF (the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and
Food) in conjunction with food and Microwave Oven
manufacturers.
Power Rating in Watts
Heating Category
Microwave Symbol
Always follow food manufacturers instructions when
cooking ready meals.
Always ensure that food is piping hot before serving.
N.B. The higher the power output and heating cate-
gory of the microwave oven, the less heating time is
required.
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