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Important Information – Read Carefully
7. Lids.
Always remove the lids of jars and
containers and takeaway food
containers before you microwave them.
If you don’t then steam and pressure
might build up inside and cause an
explosion even after the microwave
cooking has stopped.
8. Deep Fat Frying.
Do not attempt to deep fat fry in your
oven.
9. Meat Thermometer.
Use a meat thermometer to check the
degree of cooking of roasts and poultry
only when meat has been removed
from the microwave. If undercooked,
return to the oven and cook for a few
more minutes at the recommended
power level. Do not leave a
conventional meat thermometer in the
oven when microwaving.
10. Paper, Plastic.
When heating food in plastic or paper
containers, keep an eye on the oven
due to the possibility of ignition. Do not
use wire twist-ties with roasting bags
as arcing will occur.
Do not use re-cycled paper products,
e.g. Kitchen roll unless they say they
are specifically designed for use in a
microwave oven. These products
contain impurities which may cause
sparks and/or fires when used.
11. Reheating.
It is essential that reheated food is
served “piping hot”.
Remove the food from the oven and
check that it is “piping hot”, i.e. steam is
being emitted from all parts and any
sauce is bubbling. (If you wish you may
choose to check the food has reached
72˚C with a food thermometer – but
remember do not use this thermometer
inside the microwave.)
For foods that cannot be stirred, e.g.
lasagne, shepherds pie, the centre
should be cut with a knife to test it is
well heated through. Even if a
manufacturer’s packet instructions have
been followed always check the food is
piping hot before serving and if in doubt
return your food to the oven for further
heating.
12. Auto Sensor Cooking.
Auto Sensor Program - Whole
Chicken.
Customers are advised to check that
the chicken is thoroughly cooked prior
to consumption.
There may be variations in the physical
characteristics and water content of the
chickens which could affect the result.
If the chicken appears undercooked
after completion of the Whole Chicken
Auto Sensor program please use the
following setting.
1) Set to Combination Mode
2) Set Convection to 190ºC
3) Set Microwave to Simmer
4) Set Time to 10 minutes
If you continue to experience
inconsistent results using the Whole
Chicken Auto Sensor program please
cook your chicken using cooking chart
guidelines on page 62.
Please ensure that the chicken is
thoroughly cooked prior to
consumption.
