NOTES ON SAFE USE
To minimise the risk of fire in the microwave: Do not leave
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the microwaveunattended when heating foods in plastic or
paper containers as the materials could ignite
When heating drinks in the microwave, bubbling may be
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delayed when the drink boils . Therefore, be careful when
handling the container . To avoid sudden bubbling up:
If possible, place a glass rod in the fluid for as long as it
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is being heated .
To avoid an unexpected bubbling up, leave the liquid to
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stand in the microwave oven for about 20 seconds after
heating .
Puncture the skins of potatoes, sausages or similar . Other-
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wise, they could explode .
Be careful when heating liquids . Use only open containers,
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so that any air bubbles produced can escape .
If the appliance starts to give off smoke, switch it off immedi-
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ately or remove the plug from the mains and keep the door
closed to smother any flames that might otherwise escape .
Eggs in their shells and hard-boiled eggs should not be heat-
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ed in the microwave oven as they could explode, even after
completion of the heating process .
Food with thick skins, such as potatoes, whole pumpkins,
apples and chestnuts, must be pricked before cooking .
Do not move the microwave oven when it is in use .
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