Dacor PCOR30 Use & Care Manual

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7I N F O R M A T I O N Y O U N E E D T O K N O WABOUT YOUR OVENThis Operation Manual is valuable: read it carefullyand always save it for reference.A good microwave cookbook is a valuable asset.Check it for microwave cooking principles, techniques,hints and recipes.NEVER use the oven without the turntable andsupport nor turn the turntable over so that a large dishcould be placed in the oven. The turntable will turnboth clockwise and counterclockwise. See page 12for complete instructions.ALWAYS have food in the oven when it is on to absorbthe microwave energy.When using the oven at power levels below 100%, youmay hear the magnetron cycling on and off.The fan will automatically start when heat rises fromrange surface units or burners and when convection,high mix, low mix or the broil settings are used.Condensation is a normal part of microwave cooking.Room humidity and the moisture in food will influencethe amount of moisture that condenses in the oven.Generally, covered foods will not cause as muchcondensation as uncovered ones. Ventilation openingsmust not be blocked.The oven is for food preparation only. It should not beused to dry clothes or newspapers.Your oven is rated 850 watts by using the IEC TestProcedure. In using recipes or package directions,check food a minute or two before the minimum timeand add time accordingly.Eggs, sausages,fruits &vegetablesPopcornBaby foodGeneralABOUT FOOD• Puncture egg yolks before cookingto prevent “explosion”.• Pierce skins of potatoes, apples,squash, hot dogs and sausages sothat steam escapes.• Use specially bagged popcorn for themicrowave oven.• Listen while popping corn for thepopping to slow to 1 or 2 seconds oruse special POPCORN pad.• Transfer baby food to small dish andheat carefully, stirring often. Checktemperature before serving.• Put nipples on bottles after heatingand shake thoroughly. “Wrist” testbefore feeding.• Cut baked goods with filling afterheating to release steam and avoidburns.• Stir liquids briskly before and afterheating to avoid “eruption”.• Use deep bowl, when cooking liquidsor cereals, to prevent boilovers.• Cook eggs in shells.• Reheat whole eggs.• Dry nuts or seeds in shells.• Pop popcorn in regular brown bagsor glass bowls.• Exceed maximum time on popcornpackage.• Heat disposable bottles.• Heat bottles with nipples on.• Heat baby food in original jars.• Heat or cook in closed glass jars orair tight containers.• Can in the microwave as harmfulbacteria may not be destroyed.• Deep fat fry.• Dry wood, gourds, herbs or wet papers.DO DON’TFOOD