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Bosch HMB Oven Use and Care Manual
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FOOD ITEM OR PROCESS
Cooking in the Microwave Oven
IMPORTANT: Do not overcook food; fire could result. Proper cooking depends on selecting the correct power
level and cooking time for the amount of food in the oven. Smaller portions of food that are cooked too long may
catch fire. Always have food in the microwave oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy. When using
the oven at power levels below 100%, you can hear the magnetron cycling on and off. Condensation is a normal
part of microwave cooking. Covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Do not block
oven vents. This oven is rated for 1100 watts by using the IEC Test Procedure. When cooking foods, check for
doneness 1-2 minutes before the minimum time and add time accordingly.
DON’T…DO…
• heat, cook or can in closed
glass jars or air tight containers.
• can in the microwave as
harmful bacteria may not be
destroyed.
• pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
whole squash, hot dogs and
sausages so that steam can
escape.
• puncture whole egg yolks before
cooking to prevent explosion.
Home Canning
• use plastic ties or cotton string
to close oven cooking bags.
• stir liquids before and after
heating to help prevent
“eruption.”
• cut open baked items with fillings
to allow steam to escape and
avoid burns.
• check temperatures before
eating. Pizza sauce can become
extremely hot.
• place baby food in a small dish
and heat gently, stir often, and
check temperature before
serving.
• place nipple or cap on bottles
after slightly heating formula or
milk. Shake thoroughly.
Always
“wrist test” before feeding.
• use popcorn packaged for
microwave ovens.
General
• use wire twist-ties to close an
oven cooking bag.
• deep fat fry.
• use paper towels or cloths that
contain a synthetic fiber woven
into them (the fiber may cause
the towel to ignite).
• heat baby food in the original
jars.
• heat bottles with nipple or cap
on.
• heat bottles with disposable
liners.
• leave oven unattended when
popping popcorn.
• use brown paper bags or glass
bowls to pop corn in.
• cook eggs in the shell.
• reheat whole eggs.
• dry meats, herbs, fruits,
vegetables, gourds, wood
items or wet papers.
• dry nuts or seed in the shell.
Baby Food
Popcorn
Foods with Nonporous
Skins or Shells
Drying
Microwave Operation
Baby Formula or Milk