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• Turn o the power.
• Unplug the microwave from the mains power.
rst aid
Treat scalding by:
• Quickly placing the scald under cold running water for at least 10 minutes.
• Cover with a clean dry dressing. Do not use creams, oils or lotions.
cleaning your microwave
• The microwave should be cleaned regularly and food deposits removed. Failure to maintain
the microwave in a clean condition can affect the life of the microwave and possibly result in a
hazardous situation. (See cleaning your microwave.)
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the unit.
do not use these in your microwave
• Metal objects are not to be used in the microwave. These include:
- Metal cooking utensils
- Metal plates or trays
- Wire twist ties
- Crockery with metal trims
- Meat thermometer
• Never use equipment made of metal, except aluminium foil in your microwave. The microwave
energy cannot pass through metal so it bounces o and sparks against the inside of the microwave.
• Stop the microwave straight away if any equipment is causing sparks.
• Remember that some crockery has a metal trim around the edge. Even this trim can cause sparks.
containers
warning: Pressure will build up in sealed containers and can cause them to explode. Therefore, do
not use the following in your microwave:
- Sealed containers - Capped bottles - Vacuum containers
- Sealed jars - Hard-boiled eggs - Eggs in their shells
• Always pierce the skin of fruit and vegetables, such as potatoes.
• Never use scratched, cracked or damaged glass in a microwave. Damaged glass can explode.
• Caution should be used when using combustible containers, never leave the microwave unattended
when in use.
delayed boiling
Heating of beverages in a Microwave can result in delayed eruptive boiling, therefore care must be
taken when handling the container.
Take the following precautions:
• Always stir liquids, before and after cooking.
• Allow them to stand.
• Use containers that are wider at the top than at the bottom.
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