AluminumFoilandMetal, MicrowaveCookingPower

MATERIAL	RECOMMENDATIONS
Paper: Towels,	Use nonrecycled and those approved by
Dinnerware,	the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Napkins

Plastic: Wraps,	Use those approved by the manufacturer
Bags, Covers,	for microwave oven use.
Dinnerware,
Containers

Pottery and Clay	Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.

Silicone	Follow manufacturer’s recommendations.
Bakeware

Straw, Wicker,	Do not use in microwave oven.
Wooden
Containers

Styrofoam®†	Do not use in microwave oven.

Wax Paper	Acceptable for use.

To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:

1.Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of water beside it.

2.Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.

Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool.

AluminumFoilandMetal

Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from the microwave oven.

Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause damage to the microwave oven.

OK for Use

Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:

■Do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

■Always use the turntable.

■Do not allow contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.

Do Not Use

Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non- approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the microwave oven.

For Use with Convection System

Any ovenproof bakeware may be used during Manual Bake cycles, but only microwave-safe, ovenproof bakeware may be used for combination (microwaves + convection) cycles. Follow instructions on the display during convection programming.

■Use only ovenproof cookware for all convection (baking and roasting) cycles. See “Bake” and “Roast” sections.

■Do not use metal bakeware during stage cooking. See “Cooking in Stages” section.

†®STYROFOAM is a Registered Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company.

■Do not use metal bakeware during combination cycles. Some automatic Cook, Bake and Roast programs use combination cooking. Follow instructions on the display during programming. Manual Roast may also be programmed for combination cooking.

■Use only microwave-safe, ovenproof cookware for all non- Bake convection or combination cycles.

For Use with Grill Element

Use only microwave-safe, ovenproof cookware, such as glass or ceramic glass, for automatic Grill and Manual Grill cycles.

■Do not place cookware on grill rack.

■Place cookware directly on the turntable. Cookware may be used under the grill rack to catch drippings.

MicrowaveCookingPower

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.

PERCENT/NAME	USE
100%, High (default	Quick heating convenience foods and
setting)	foods with high water content, such as
	soups, beverages and most vegetables.

90%	Cooking small tender pieces of meat,
	ground meat and poultry pieces.
	Heating cream soups.

80%	Heating rice, pasta or casseroles.
	Cooking and heating foods that need a
	cook power lower than high, such as
	meat loaf.

70%,	Reheating a single serving of food.
Medium-High	Cooking fish fillets.
	Cooking fish fillets.

60%	Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese
	and egg dishes, pudding and custards.
	Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such
	as lasagna.

50%, Medium	Cooking ham, whole poultry, whole fish
	and pot roasts.
	Simmering stews.

40%	Heating bread, rolls and pastries.

30%, Medium-Low	Melting chocolate, butter and
	marshmallows.

20%	Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and
	precooked foods.
	Softening ice cream, butter and cheese.

10%, Low	Taking chill out of fruit.

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