Sunbeam SMW730 instruction manual Materials you can use in microwave oven

CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard

Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers are opened and plastic pouches pierced before cooking.

See below and the next page for further instructions “ Materials you can use in microwave oven or materials to be avoided in microwave oven.” There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.

Utensil Test:

1.Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.

2.Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.

3.Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm,do not use it for microwave cooking.

4.Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils		Remarks
Aluminum foil		Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of meat
		or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to
		oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish		Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at
		least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable.Incorrect usage may cause
		the turntable to break.
Dinnerware		Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked
		or chipped dishes.
	Glass jars	Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
		are not heat resistant and may break.
Glassware		Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do
		not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking		Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to
	bags	allow steam to escape.
Paper plates		Use for short –term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while
and cups		cooking.
Paper towels		Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a
		short-term cooking only.
Parchment	Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
paper
Plastic		Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.Should be labelled
		“Microwave Safe”. Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets hot.
		“Boiling bags” and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented
		as directed by package.
	Plastic wrap	Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do
		not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers		Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Wax paper		Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

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