Fisher and Paykel CMO-24SS-2 User Guide - Page 9

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising adult very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising adult should be in the same room. The child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool. At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing on the microwave oven door. Children should be taught all safety precautions: use potholders, remove coverings carefully, pay special attention to packages of crisp food because they may be extra hot. Don't assume that because a child has mastered one cooking skill he/she can cook everything. Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy. See page 48 for Safety Lock feature. ABOUT FOOD FOOD Eggs, sausages, nuts, seeds, fruits & vegetables DO • Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent "explosion". • Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes. DON'T • Don't cook eggs in shells. • Don't reheat whole eggs. • Don't dry nuts or seeds in shells. Popcorn • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven. • Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use special Popcorn pad. • Don't pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls. • Don't exceed maximum time on popcorn package. Baby food • Transfer baby food to small dish and heat carefully, stirring often. Check temperature before serving. • Put nipples on bottles after heating and shake thoroughly. "Wrist" test before feeding. • Don't heat disposable bottles. • Don't heat bottles with nipples on. • Don't heat baby food in original jars. General • Cut baked goods with filling after heating to release steam and avoid burns. • Stir liquids briskly before, during and after heating to avoid "eruption". • Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids or cereals, to prevent boilovers. • Don't heat or cook in closed glass jars or air tight containers. • Don't heat cans in the microwave as harmful bacteria may not be destroyed. • Don't deep fat fry. • Don't dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers. 9