Panasonic Appliance Company of America AP8S71 Manual Do Utilizador
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Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven.
IMPORTANT
Proper cooking depends upon the power, the time setting and quantity of food. If you use a
smaller portion than recommended but cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire
could result.
smaller portion than recommended but cook at the time for the recommended portion, fire
could result.
1) HOME CANNING / STERILIZING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS
• DO NOT use your oven for home canning. Your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper
canning temperature. The food may be contaminated and then spoil.
• DO NOT use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep
the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization.
• DO NOT dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your oven. Small quantities of food or foods
with low moisture content can dry out, scorch or catch on fire if overheated.
2) POPCORN
Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in
its own package is also available. Follow popcorn manufacturers’ directions and use a brand
suitable for the cooking power of your microwave oven.
CAUTION: When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, you can follow recommended
package instructions or use the popcorn program in Auto Menu. Otherwise, the popcorn may
not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire. Never leave oven unattended when popping
popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening, always open the bag facing away from
your face and body to prevent steam burns.
its own package is also available. Follow popcorn manufacturers’ directions and use a brand
suitable for the cooking power of your microwave oven.
CAUTION: When using pre-packaged microwave popcorn, you can follow recommended
package instructions or use the popcorn program in Auto Menu. Otherwise, the popcorn may
not pop adequately or may ignite and cause a fire. Never leave oven unattended when popping
popcorn. Allow the popcorn bag to cool before opening, always open the bag facing away from
your face and body to prevent steam burns.
3) DEEP FAT FRYING
• DO NOT deep fat fry in your microwave oven. Cooking oils may burst into flames and may
cause damage to the oven and perhaps result in burns. Microwave utensils may not withstand
the temperature of the hot oil, and can shatter or melt.
the temperature of the hot oil, and can shatter or melt.
4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS
• DO NOT COOK/REHEAT WHOLE EGGS, WITH OR WITHOUT THE SHELL. Steam buildup
in whole eggs may cause them to explode, and possibly damage the oven or cause injury.
Reheating SLICED hard-boiled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe.
Reheating SLICED hard-boiled eggs and cooking SCRAMBLED eggs is safe.
• Potatoes, apples, whole squash and sausages are examples of foods with nonporous
skins. These types of foods must be pierced before microwave cooking to prevent them from
exploding.
exploding.
CAUTION: Cooking dry or old potatoes can cause fire.
5) GLASS TRAY / COOKING CONTAINERS / FOIL
• Cooking containers get hot during microwaving. Heat is transferred from the HOT food to the
container and the Glass Tray. Use pot holders when removing containers from the oven or
when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking containers, to avoid burns.
when removing lids or plastic wrap covers from cooking containers, to avoid burns.
• The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It should be allowed to cool before handling or
before paper products, such as paper plates or microwave popcorn bags, are placed in the
oven for microwave cooking.
oven for microwave cooking.
• When using foil in the oven, allow at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) of space between foil and interior
oven walls or door.
• Dishes with metallic trim should not be used, as arcing may occur.
Safety Precautions
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