DCS CMOH30SS - Manuel (Page 10)

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iNFORMATiON YOU NEED TO KNOW
AbOUT cHiLDREN AND THE MicROWAVE
Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave oven with a supervising adult very near to them.
Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising adult should be in the same room.
The child must be able to reach the microwave oven comfortably; if not, he/she should stand on a
sturdy stool.
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 of 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 29 for Safety Lock feature.
AbOUT FOOD
FOOD DO DON'T
Eggs, sausages,
nuts, seeds,
fruits &
vegetables
Puncture egg yolks before cooking •
to prevent “explosion”.
Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,
•
squash, hot dogs and sausages so
that steam escapes.
Cook eggs in shells. •
Reheat whole eggs. •
Dry nuts or seeds in shells. •
Popcorn Use specially bagged popcorn for •
the microwave oven.
Listen while popping corn for the
•
popping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds
or use special POPCORN pad.
Pop popcorn in regular brown bags or •
glass bowls.
Exceed maximum time on popcorn
•
package.
Baby food Transfer baby food to small dish •
and heat carefully, stirring often.
Check temperature before serving.
Put nipples on bottles after heating
•
and shake thoroughly. “Wrist” test
before feeding.
Heat disposable bottles. •
Heat bottles with nipples on. •
Heat baby food in original jars. •
General Cut baked goods with filling after •
heating to release steam and avoid
burns.
Stir liquids briskly before and after
•
heating to avoid “eruption”.
Use deep bowl, when cooking
•
liquids or cereals, to prevent
boilovers.
Heat or cook in closed glass jars or air •
tight containers.
Can in the microwave as harmful
•
bacteria may not be destroyed.
Deep fat fry.
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Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet •
papers.