Use and Care

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ABOUT CHILDREN AND THE MICROWAVE
Children below the age of 7 should only 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.
The children must be able to reach the 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 oven door.
Children should be taught all safety precautions; use potholders, remove coverings
carefully and 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
anything.
Children need to learn that the microwave oven is not a toy.