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may impede the rotation of the
turntable and result in food
being unevenly cooked.
• Liquids or other foods must not
be heated in sealed containers
since they are liable to explode.
• Some containers and/or plates
may appear suitable for use
in the microwave oven but
may be coated in a glaze that
will absorb the microwave
energy, overheat and cause the
container to crack. The glaze
may also prevent the food from
heating/cooking.
• Food and/or liquids should not
be heated or cooked directly
on the turntable. Food and/
or liquids must be placed into
a suitable microwave-proof
container before placing onto
the glass turntable.
• Food and/or liquids should not
be heated or cooked in plastic
or paper containers or bags,
unless specified as suitable for
use by the manufacturer, due
to the possibility of containers
exploding or igniting.
• Metal clips or twist ties
should be removed from the
packaging as these could cause
sparking and/or fire.
• Do not use recycled paper or
kitchen paper towelling when
cooking. Recycled paper may
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contain small metal or other
impurities which could cause
sparking and/or fire.
• Do not use metal containers or
utensils in the microwave oven
as these could cause sparking
and/or fire.
• Only use utensils that are
suitable for use in microwave
ovens.
• Food grade foil should not be
used in the microwave oven as
this could cause sparking and/
or fire.
• Ensure that lids and caps
covering containers are
removed prior to placing
liquids and/or foods into the
microwave oven.
• Feeding bottles and baby food
jars should have lids and caps
removed before warming or
heating in the microwave oven.
To avoid burns or scalding after
heating, the contents should
be stirred or shaken and the
temperature checked before
serving.
• Always ensure the temperature
of food or drink which has
been heated or cooked in the
microwave oven has been
tested before eating, drinking
or serving to others, especially
children, disabled or elderly
people.
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