AluminumFoilandMetal, MicrowaveCookingPower

MATERIAL	RECOMMENDATIONS
Melamine	Follow manufacturer’s 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

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:

■To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls, ceiling or floor.

■Always use the turntable.

■To avoid damage to the microwave oven, 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.

MicrowaveCookingPower

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

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

PERCENT/NAME USE

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

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

80%	Heating rice, pasta or stirrable casseroles.
	Cooking and heating foods that need a
	cook power lower than high. For example,
	whole fish and meat loaf.

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

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 and pot
	roasts.
	Simmering stews.

40%	Melting chocolate.
	Heating bread, rolls and pastries.

30%, Medium-	Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and
Low, Defrost	precooked foods.

20%	Softening butter, cheese, and ice cream.

10%, Low	Taking chill out of fruit.

ManualCooking

To Use:

1.Place food on the turntable, and close the door.

2.Touch COOK TIME.

“ENTER COOKING TIME” will scroll across display. Enter the length of time to cook.

If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.

3.Touch COOK POWER, then set the desired cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”

4.Touch START.

When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the end-of-cycle tones will sound.

5.Touch OFF or open the door to clear the display.

Cook time may be added in 1-minute increments during the cycle by touching ADD A MINUTE.

MATERIAL