Whirlpool M-ME 08XW Microwave Oven User Manual


 
7. Do not use metal utensils. See cooking guide section of this manual.
8. Starting a microwave oven when it’s empty is not recommended. If you experiment, put a con-
tainer of water in the oven.
It is normal for the inside of the oven door to look wavy after the oven has been running for a
while.
9. Do not heat unopened food containers in the oven. Pressure build-up can cause the container
to burst, resulting in injury.
10. Do not use newspaper or other printed paper in the oven. Fire could result.
Do not dry flowers, fruit, herbs, wood, paper, gourds or clothes in the oven. Fire could result.
11. Only use thermometers approved for microwave oven cooking.
12. Be certain the turntable is in place when you operate the oven.
13. Pierce the skin of potatoes, whole squash, apples or any fruit or vegetable which has a skin
covering, before cooking.
Do not overcook potatoes. Fire could result. At the end of the recommended cooking time they
should be slightly firm. Wrap in foil and set aside for 5 minutes. They will finish cooking while
standing.
14. Never use your microwave oven to cook eggs In the shell or to cook or reheat a whole egg.
Steam build-up may cause them to burst and burn you, and possibly damage the oven. Slice
hard boiled eggs before heating. In rare instances, poached eggs have been known to
explode. Cover poached eggs and allow a standing time of one minute before cutting into
them.
15. Do not pop popcorn, except in a microwave approved popcorn popper or commercial package
designed especially for microwave ovens.
Never try to pop popcorn in a paper bag. Overcooking may result in smoke and fire.
16. Liquids heated in certain containers (especially cylindrical-shaped containers) may become
overheated. The liquid may splash out with a loud noise during or after heating or when
adding ingredients (coffee, etc.) resulting in harm to the oven and possible personal injury. For
best results stir any liquid several times before heating or reheating.
17. Never lean on the door or allow a child to swing on it when the door is open. Injury could result.
18. Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode resulting in damage
to the oven or possible personal injury.
19. Do not use the oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to maintain the high
temperature required for safe sterilization.
20. Do not deep fry in the oven. Microwavable utensils are not suitable and it is difficult to maintarn
appropriate deep frying temperatures.
21. Do not use the oven for storage. Do not leave paper products, books or cooking utensils in the
oven when not in use. Fire may result if someone accidentally starts the oven,
22. Do not let food or containers touch the top or sides of the oven.
23. If a fire should start in the oven cavity: do not open oven door; turn oven off; unplug the oven
or turn off the power at the main power supply.
24. Do not place anything on top of the oven. Damage to the oven may result,
25. Do not try to melt paraffin wax in the oven. You may be burned.
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