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Paper: Towels, | Use nonrecycled and those approved by |
Dinnerware, | the manufacturer for microwave oven use. |
Napkins |
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Plastic: Wraps, | Use those approved by the manufacturer |
Bags, Covers, | for microwave oven use. |
Dinnerware, |
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Containers |
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Pottery and Clay | Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. |
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Silicone | Follow manufacturer’s recommendations. |
Bakeware |
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Straw, Wicker, | Do not use in microwave oven. |
Wooden |
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Containers |
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Wax Paper | Acceptable for use. |
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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.
Aluminum Foil and Metal
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.
Microwave Cooking Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example,
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.
PERCENT/ | POWER | USE |
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100%, High | Once | Quick heating convenience |
(default setting) |
| foods and foods with high water |
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| content, such as soups, |
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| beverages and most |
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| vegetables. |
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90% | Twice | Cooking small tender pieces of |
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| meat, ground meat, poultry |
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| pieces and fish fillets. |
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| Heating cream soups. |
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80% | 3 times | Heating rice, pasta or stirrable |
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| casseroles. |
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| Cooking and heating foods that |
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70%, | 4 times | Reheating a single serving of |
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60% | 5 times | Cooking sensitive foods such as |
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| cheese and egg dishes, |
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| pudding and custards. |
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| Cooking |
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| casseroles, such as lasagna. |
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50%, Medium | 6 times | Cooking ham, whole poultry and |
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| pot roasts. |
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| Simmering stews. |
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40% | 7 times | Melting chocolate. |
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| Heating bread, rolls and |
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| pastries. |
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30%, Medium- | 8 times | Defrosting bread, fish, meats, |
Low, Defrost |
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20% | 9 times | Softening butter, cheese, and |
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| ice cream. |
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10%, Low | 10 times | Taking chill out of fruit. |
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0% | 11 times | Sensor operation; no cook |
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Manual Cooking
To Use:
1.Place food in the microwave oven, and close the drawer.
2.Enter the cook time in minutes and seconds. If cooking with 100% power, skip Step 3.
3.Touch POWER LEVEL repeatedly to set the desired cooking power. See “Microwave Cooking Power.”
4.Touch START.
When the cycle ends, “END” will appear in the display, and the
5.Touch STOP or open the drawer to clear the display.
Cook time may be added in
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