Dacor DCM24 Installation Instructions - Page 7

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW About Your Oven This Use & Care Manual is valuable: read it carefully and always save it for reference. The Dacor Convection Microwave Cookbook is a valuable asset. Check it frequently for cooking principles, techniques, hints and recipes. NEVER use the oven without the turntable and support nor turn the turntable over so that a large dish could be placed in the oven. The turntable will turn both clockwise and counterclockwise. ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorb the microwave energy. When using the oven at power levels below 100%, you may hear the magnetron cycling on and off. It is normal for the exterior of the oven to be warm to the touch when cooking or reheating. Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking. Room humidity and the moisture in food will influence the amount of moisture that condenses in the oven. Generally, covered foods will not cause as much condensation as uncovered ones. Vents on the oven back must not be blocked. After using convection, automatic mix or broil, you will hear the sound of the cooling fan. The fan may continue to operate as long as 5 minutes, depending on the oven temperature. Be aware that, unlike microwave-only ovens, convection microwave ovens have a tendency to become hot during convection, automatic mix and broil cooking. The oven is for food preparation only. It should not be used to dry clothes or newspapers. Your oven is rated 900 watts using the IEC Test Procedure. In using recipes or package directions, check food at the minimum time and add time accordingly. About Food Eggs, sausages, nuts, seeds, fruits & vegetables Popcorn Baby food General DO * Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent "explosion". * Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes. * Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave oven. * Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use POPCORN pad for "no-guess" popping. * Use an overturned 9 or 10 inch oven proof glass pie plate on top of the turntable when popping bagged microwave popcorn. * 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. * Cut baked goods with filling after heating to release steam and avoid burns. * Stir liquid briskly before and after heating to avoid "eruption". * Use deep bowl when cooking liquid or cereal to prevent boilovers. DON'T * Cook eggs in shells. * Reheat whole eggs. * Dry nuts or seeds in shells. * Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls. * Exceed maximum time on popcorn package. * Heat baby food in original jars. * Heat disposable bottles. * Heat bottles with nipples on. * Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air tight containers. * Can in the microwave as harmful bacteria may not be destroyed. * Deep fat fry. * Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers. 5