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05 COOKING INSTRUCTIONS
Cooking instructions _27
If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave-safe or not, you can perform this test:
1. Fill 1 cup of glass measuring cup with water and
put it inside your oven, next to the dish you want to
test.
2. Touch the ONE MINUTE + button once to heat them for one minute at high power.
The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it
is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave.
Dense foods, such as potatoes, take longer to heat than lighter foods. Foods with a delicate •
texture should be heated at a low power level to avoid becoming tough.
Altitude and the type of cookware you are using can affect cooking time. When using a new •
recipe, use the minimum cooking time and check the food occasionally to prevent overcooking.
Foods with a non-porous skin such as potatoes or hot dogs, should be pierced to prevent •
bursting.
Frying with heating oil or fat is not recommended. Fat and oil can suddenly boil over and cause •
severe burns.
Some ingredients heat faster than others. For example a jelly doughnut will be hotter than the •
dough. Keep this in mind to avoid burns.
Home canning in the microwave oven is not recommended because all harmful bacteria may •
not be destroyed by the microwave heating process.
Although microwaves do not heat the cookware, the heat from the food is often transferred to •
the cookware. Always use pot holders when removing food from the microwave and instruct
children to do the same.
Making candy in the microwave is not recommended as candy can be heated to very high •
temperatures. Keep this in mind to avoid injury.
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