Frigidaire PLMVZ169HC User Manual - Page 6

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking. Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating: • glass ceramic (Pyroceram®), such as Corningware®. • heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®) • microwave-safe plastics • paper plates • microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain • browning dish (Do not exceed recommended preheating time. Follow manufacturer's directions.) These items can be used for short time reheating of foods that have little fat or sugar in them: • wood, straw, wicker cooked to safe temperatures. Electrolux is not responsible for any damage to the microwave oven when accessories are used. 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. As with any appliance, close supervision by an adult is necessary when used by children. 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 16 for Child Lock feature. DO NOT USE • metal pans and bakeware • dishes with metallic trim ABOUT SAFETY • Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of Agriculture's recommended temperatures. • non-heat-resistant glass • non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs) • recycled paper products • brown paper bags TEMP FOOD 145°F - For beef, lamb or veal cut into steaks chops or roasts (63°C) MEDIUM RARE • food storage bags • metal twist-ties Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the microwave oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which becomes very hot should not be used. The following coverings are ideal: • Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon. • Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating. 160°F - For fresh pork, ground meat, fish, seafood, egg dishes, (71°C) frozen prepared food and beef, lamb or veal cut into steaks, chops or roasts cooked to MEDIUM 165°F - For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, deli and carry (74°C) out "fresh" food, whole chicken or turkey, chicken or turkey breasts and ground poultry used in chicken or turkey burgers, boneless white poultry. NOTE: Do not cook whole, stuffed poultry. Cook stuffing separately to 165°F. • Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can escape. • Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking. • Microwave oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can escape. How to use aluminum foil in your microwave oven: • Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on the food can be used to shield areas that are either defrosting or cooking too quickly. To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is approved for microwave oven use. • ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns. • Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish's covering and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away from the face. • Stay near the microwave oven while it's in use and check cooking progress frequently so that there is no chance of overcooking food. • NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other items. • Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the microwave oven. • Select, store and handle food carefully to preserve its high quality and minimize the spread of foodborne bacteria. Should you have questions about utensils or coverings, check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe suggestions. • Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause arcing and/or fires. ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct doneness and assure you that foods have been • Use care when removing items from the microwave oven so that the utensil, your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety door latches. E 6