Cooking Instructions
Cooking Utensils
Recommended Use
•Glass and
•Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to cover. Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
•Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
•Paper towels and napkins — Use for
•Paper plates and cups — Use for
•Thermometers — Use only those labeled
Limited Use
•Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas. Using too much foil can damage your oven, so be careful.
•Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use these if they are labeled
•Plastic — Use only if labeled
•Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for
Not Recommended
•Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave, and can shatter.
•Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use.
•Styrofoam plates and cups — These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food.
•Plastic storage and food containers — Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave.
Testing Utensils
If you are not sure whether a dish is
1 Fill 1 cup of glass measuring cup with water and put it inside your oven, next to the dish you want to test.
2 Press the One Minute + button once to heat them for one minute at High power.
The water should be warm and the dish you are testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it is absorbing microwave energy and is not acceptable for use in the microwave.
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