Food Safety; Unpacking - AEG MC 175 Operating Instructions Manual

MC175

Food safety

• Do not heat food in a can in the microwave oven. Always remove the food to a suitable
container.
• Deep fat frying should not be done in the microwave oven, because the fat temperature
cannot be controlled, hazardous situations can result.
• Popcorn may be prepared in the microwave oven, but only in special packages or utensils
designed specifically for this purpose. This cooking operation should never be unattended.
• Pierce foods with non-porous skins or membranes to prevent steam build-up and bursting.
Apples, potatoes, chicken livers, and egg yolks are examples of items that should be pierced.
• Eggs in their shell and whole hard-boiled eggs should not be heated in microwave ovens as
they may explode.
Warning : Microwave heating of beverages can result in delayed eruptive boiling,
• WARNING : The contents of feeding bottles and baby food jars are to be stirred or shaken
and the temperature is to be checked before consumption, in order to avoid burns. When
heating liquids, e.g. soups, sauces and beverages in your microwave oven, overheating the
liquid beyond boiling point can occur without evidence of bubbling. This could result in a
sudden boil over of the hot liquid. To prevent this possibility the following steps should be
taken:
1. Avoid using straight-sided containers with narrow necks.
2. Do not overheat.
3. Stir the liquid before placing the container in the oven and again halfway through the
4. After heating, allow to stand in the oven for a short time, stirring again before carefully

Unpacking

N.B. When you unpack the oven, check that the product is free from damage. Damage or any missing
parts must be reported immediately to the retailer. The oven, parts of the oven or the accessories may
be wrapped by a protection foil. If so, you must remove this foil before using the oven. Do not leave
packing material so that small children can play with it. This can be hazardous.
care should be taken when handling a container with hot liquid inside.
heating time.
removing the container. Some products such as whole eggs and sealed containers – for
example, closed glass jars – may explode and should not be heated in this oven.
Occasionally, poached eggs may explode during cooking. Always pierce the yolk, then
cover and allow the standing time of one minute before removing cover.
Keep these instructions!
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