Dacor DCM24 Use & Care Manuals - Page 9

InformationHYeoaudNingeed To Know About Foods FOOD Eggs, sausages, fruits & vegetables Popcorn Baby food General DO DON'T • Puncture egg yolks before cooking to prevent "explosion". • Pierce skins of potatoes, apples, squash, hot dogs and sausages so that steam escapes. • Cook eggs in shells. • Reheat whole eggs. • Dry nuts or seeds in shells. • Use specially bagged popcorn for the microwave. • Use a NordicWare® made from heavy weight thermoset polyester when popping bagged microwave popcorn. • Listen while popping corn for the popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds or use the special POPCORN pad. • Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or glass bowls. • Exceed maximum time on popcorn package. • 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. • Heat disposable bottles. • Heat bottles with nipples on. • Heat baby food in original jars. • Cut baked goods with filling after heating to release steam and avoid burns. • Stir liquids briskly before and after heating to avoid "eruption". • Use deep bowl, when cooking liquids or cereals, to prevent boilovers. • Heat or cook in closed glass jars or airtight containers. • Heat cans in the microwave as harmful bacteria may not be destroyed. • Deep fat fry. • Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers. About Children And The Microwave Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising person very near to them. Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person 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 that 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 22 for Safety Lock feature. E7