Manual

I INFORMATIONYOUNEEDTO KNOW
ABOUT UTENSRL$ AND CGVERING$
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many
pieces already in your kitchen can be used success=
fully in your new microwave oven.
Usethese utensils for safe microwave cooking and
reheating:
• glass ceramic (Pyroceram_), such as
Corningware ®.
• heat=resistant glass (Pyrex _)
• microwave=safe plastics (some microwave=
safe plastics are not suitable tbr cooking foods
with high fat and sugar content.)
• paper plates
• microwave=safe pottery, stoneware and
porcelain
• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating time. Follow manut;acturer's
directions.)
These items can be used for short time reheating
of foods that have little fat or sugar in them:
, wood, straw, wicker
DID _IDT USE
" metal pans and bakeware
- dishes with metallic trm_
. non=heat-reslstam glass
o non-microwave-safe plastics, margarine mbst
o recycled paper pro_luc_s
• brown paper bags
. rood storage bags
• metal rwls>[ies
Should you wish to check ifa dish is sate for micro=
waving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwax_e on 100% power tbr 30 seconds. A dish
which becomes very hot should not be use&
The following coverings are ideN:
• Paper towels are good for covering foods tbr
reheating and absorbing tLt while cooking bacon.
• Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave
use can be used for cooking and reheating. DO NOT
allow plastic wrap to touch t\}od. Vent so steam
can escape.
• Lids that are microwave=safe are a good choice
because heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.
, 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 t\_od can be used to shield areas that are
either det_osting or cooking too quickly.
, Foil should not come closer than one inch to any
surface of the 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
t\_ods have been cooked to sate temperatures. Dacor
is not responsible t\_r any damage to the oven when
accessories are used.
ABOUT CHILDREN AND THI;" NRCROWAVI;"
Children below the age of 7 should use the micro=
wa_e 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.
The child must be able to reach the oven comfort=
ably; if not, he/she should stand on a sturdy stool.
At no time should anyone be allowed to lean or swing
on the oven door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions:
use potholders, remove coverings carefu!ly, pay
special attention to packages that crisp food becmlse
they may be extra hot.
Don't assume that because a child has mas'tered one
cooking skill he/she can cook everything.
Children need to learn that the microwax_e oven is
not a toy. See page 30 fur Child Lock feature.