Baby food
Foods with shells or skin
Drying food
Food with a low water
content
Cooking oil
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Never heat baby food in closed containers. Always
remove the lid or teat.
Stir or shake well after the food has been heated. This
is the only way to ensure even heat distribution.
Check the temperature of the food before it is given to
the child.
There is a risk of burning.
Never cook eggs in their shells. Never reheat
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hard boiled eggs as they may crack or explode. The
same applies to shellfish and crustaceans.
There is a risk of burning.
Always prick the yoke when frying or poaching eggs.
Always prick foodstuffs with a peel or skin such as
apples, tomatoes, potatoes and sausages before
cooking to prevent the peel or skin from bursting.
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Never use the microwave to dry food.
Risk of fire
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Do not defrost or heat food at too high a power or for
too long if the food has a low water content, e.g.
bread.
Risk of fire
d
Never use the microwave to heat cooking oil on its
own.
Risk of fire
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