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5) Home canning must not be done in a microwave oven. Home
canning is generally done with metal lids. Since metal lids reflect
microwaves, you cannot be assured that the food product will be
heated uniformly to 212 = F or above, and there is a probability of
deterioration of the food product. USDA extension specialists do
not recommend home canning in microwave ovens.
6) Deep fat frying must not be done in any microwave oven. The fat
could overheat and be hazardous to handle.
7) Excess fat and drippings from meat and poultry should be
removed during cooking to prevent splattering.
Precautions regarding utensils
1) WARNING: Do not heat sealed containers in any microwave
oven. Containers with restricted openings such as syrup
bottles must not be used for cooking. Food or liquid could expand
quickly and cause the container to break.
2) Regular cooking thermometers must not be used in the
Radarange Oven. Most cooking thermometers contain mercury
and may cause "arcing", malfunction, and;or damage to the
oven.
3) Plastic bags (and other air-tight containers) must always be
pierced or op_ned before heating in a microwave oven. This is
needed to allow steam to escape during cooking
4) Metal cookware is not recommended for use in the microwave
oven. Do not wrap food in aluminum foil except when
recommended in the recipe (as poultry). The use of metal
cookware, "TV" dinner trays or foil will increase cooking time and
decrease energy efficiency. It usually causes uneven cooking and
can cause "arcing". Also, with extended use, metal cookware
could damage the magnefron tube of any microwave oven
designed for home use.
5) Metal or ceramic accessories which have a special design to
absorb microwave energy to provide heat ("active" accessories
such as browning skillets) may be used with caution, Be sure to
test any such device before use and to read carefully all
instructions provided with the accessory. Any questions
concerning these accessory products should be referred to the
accessory manufacturer. Amana Refrigeration, Inc., doesn't
endorse any brand of accessory. If you purchase any accessory,
follow the accessory manufacturer's directions. Remember that
all microwave accessories are not "top quality"; some may not
be suitable for microwave cooking. Caution must be used when
purchasing microwave accessories.
6) Newspapers must never be placed in a microwave oven. Some
types of printers' ink can absorb microwave energy and could
cause the paper to ignite.
7) Paper towels which contain nylon or other synthetic fibers woven
through them must not be used because the heated synthetics
could cause the paper to ignite.
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