About Utensils And Coverings; About Children And The Microwave; About Safety - IKEA UPPSEENDE Mode D'emploi

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FOOD DO
Baby food • Transfer baby food
to small dish and
heat carefully, stir-
ring often. Check
temperature before
serving.
• Put nipples on
bottles after heat-
ing and shake thor-
oughly. "Wrist" test
before feeding.
General • Cut baked goods
with fi lling after
heating to release
steam and avoid
burns.
• Stir liquids briskly
before and after
heating to avoid
"eruption".
• Use deep bowl,
when cooking liq-
uids or cereals, to
prevent boilovers.

ABOUT UTENSILS AND COVERINGS

It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many
pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully
in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil
does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and
reheating:
• glass ceramic (Pyroceram
• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex
• microwave-safe plastics
• paper plates
• microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating time. Follow manufacturer's directions.)
These items can be used for short time reheating
of foods that have little fat or sugar in them:
• wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
• metal pans and bakeware
• dishes with metallic trim
• non-heat-resistant glass
• non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)
• recycled paper products
• brown paper bags
• food storage bags
• metal twist-ties
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for
microwaving, place the empty dish in the microwave
oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish
which becomes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
• Paper towels are good for covering foods for
reheating and absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
• Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
DON'T
• Heat disposable
bottles.
• Heat bottles with
nipples on.
• Heat baby food in
original jars.
• Heat or cook in
closed glass jars or
air tight containers.
• Can in the micro-
wave as harmful
bacteria may not be
destroyed.
• Deep fat fry.
• Dry wood, gourds,
herbs or wet pa-
pers.
), such as Corningware
® ®
)
®
• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave
use can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT
allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can
escape.
• Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice
because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.
• Microwave oven cooking bags are good for large
meats or foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use
metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can
escape.
How to use aluminum foil in your microwave oven:
• Small flat pieces of aluminum foil placed smoothly on
the food can be used to shield areas that are either
defrosting or cooking too quickly.
• Foil should not come closer than one inch to any
surface of the microwave oven.
Should you have questions about utensils or coverings,
check a good microwave cookbook or follow recipe
suggestions.
ACCESSORIES There are many microwave accessories
available for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you
purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-
safe thermometer will assist you in determining correct
doneness and assure you that foods have been cooked
to safe temperatures. IKEA is not responsible for
any damage to the microwave oven when accessories
are used.

ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE

Children below the age of 7 should use the microwave
oven with a supervising person very near to them.
Between the ages of 7 and 12, the supervising person
should be in the same room.
As with any appliance, close supervision by an adult is
.
necessary when used by children.
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 that 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 20 for Child Lock feature.

ABOUT SAFETY

• Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United
States Department of Agriculture's recommended
temperatures.
TEMP
145°F - For beef, lamb or veal cut into steaks, chops
(63°C) or roasts, fi sh
160°F
- For fresh pork, ground meat, seafood, egg
dishes, frozen prepared food and beef, lamb
(71°C)
or veal cut into steaks, chops or roasts
165°F - For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, deli
and carry out "fresh" food, whole chicken or
(74°C)
turkey, chicken or turkey breasts and ground
poultry used in chicken or turkey burgers
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