Utensils, Food – Avanti MO619M User Manual
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Do NOT attempt to dry clothes, newspapers or other materials in oven. They may catch
on fire.
Do NOT use recycled paper products, as they may contain impurities, which may cause
sparks and/or fires when used.
Do NOT hit or strike control panel. Damage to controls may occur.
Utensils
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METAL CONTAINERS or dishes with metallic rims should not be used. Arcing may
occur.
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METAL TWIST-TIES may not be used in the microwave oven.
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Do NOT use SEALED JARS or NARROW NECK bottles for cooking or reheating. They
may shatter.
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Do NOT use CONVENTIONAL THERMOMETERS in the microwave oven. They may
cause arcing.
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Remove PLASTIC STORE WRAPS before cooking or defrosting in the oven.
Food
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Never use your microwave oven for HOME CANNING. The oven is not designed to
permit proper canning. Improperly canned food may spoil and be dangerous to
consume.
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COOKING TIMES are approximate. Factors that may affect cooking are starting
temperature, altitude, volume, size and shape of food and utensils used. As you become
familiar with the oven, you will be able to adjust for these factors.
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it is better to UNDERCOOK RATHER THAN OVERCOOK foods. If food is undercooked,
it can always be returned to the oven for further cooking. If food is overcooked, nothing
can be done. Always start with minimum cooking times.
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SMALL QUANTITIES of food or foods with LOW MOISTURE content can burn, dry out or
catch on fire if cooked too long.
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Do NOT boil eggs in their shell. Pressure may build up and the eggs will explode.
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Potatoes, apples, egg yolks, whole acorn squash and sausage are examples of food with
NONPOROUS SKINS. These must be pierced before cooking to prevent bursting.
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POPCORN must be popped in a microwave corn popper. Microwave popped corn
produces a lower yield than conventional popping. DO not use oven for popcorn unless
popped in a microwave approved popcorn utensil or unless it’s commercially packaged
and recommended especially for microwave ovens. Do not use oil unless specified by
the manufacturer.
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Do NOT attempt to deep fat fry in your oven.
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HEATED LIQUIDS can ERUPT if not mixed with air. Do not heat liquids in your
microwave oven without first stirring.