Panasonic NN-S254 Cookware Guide, Microwave Comments, Use Container Test below

Cookware Guide

ITEM	MICROWAVE	COMMENTS
	Yes for	Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to
Aluminum Foil	Shielding	prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or
	only	door and damage to your oven will result.
		Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check
Browning Dish	Yes	browning dish information for instructions and heating chart. Do not
		preheat for more than 6 minutes.
Brown paper bags	No	May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware:		Check manufacturer's use and care directions for use in microwave
Labeled	Yes	heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the dish,
“Microwave Safe”		“Oven-Microwave Safe”.
Unlabeled Dinnerware	?	Use CONTAINER TEST below.
Disposable polyester	Yes	Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be purchased in
Paperboard Dishes		grocery stores.
Fast Food Carton	No	Metal handle may cause arcing.
with Metal Handle
Frozen Dinner Tray	No	Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven.
Metal
Frozen Dinner Tray	Yes	Heat only 1 tray in the oven at one time.
Microwave safe
Glass Jars	No	Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking or reheating.
Heat Resistant Oven	Yes	Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
Glassware & Ceramics		(See CONTAINER TEST below)
Metal Bakeware	No	Not recommended for use in microwave ovens. Metal can cause arcing
		and damage to your oven.
Metal Twist-Ties	No	May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
		Follow manufacturer's directions. Close bag with the nylon tie provided,
Oven Cooking Bag	Yes	a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton string. Do not
		close with metal twist-tie. Make six 1/2-inch (1 cm) slits near the closure.
Paper Plates & Cups	Yes	Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short cooking
		times such as hot dogs.
Paper Towels & Napkins	Yes	Use to warm rolls and sandwiches, only if labeled safe for microwave use.
Recycled Paper Towels	No	Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may cause sparks.
& Napkins
Parchment Paper	Yes	Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in microwave,
		microwave/convection and conventional ovens.
Plastic:		Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check
Microwave Safe	Yes,	manufacturers’ directions for recommended uses. Some microwave safe
Cookware	use caution	plastic containers are not suitable for cooking foods with high fat or sugar
		content. The heat from hot food may cause the plastic to warp.
Plastic, Melamine	No	This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups	Yes,	Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to reheat
	use caution	foods to a low serving temperature only.
		Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and prevent
Plastic Wrap	Yes	spattering. Should be labeled “Suitable for Microwave Heating”. Check
		package directions.
Straw, Wicker, Wood	Yes,	Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low serving
	use caution	temperature. Wood may dry out & split or crack when used.
Thermometers-	Yes	Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers.
Microwave safe
Thermometers-	No	Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks
Conventional		and get hot.
Wax paper	Yes	Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.

CONTAINER TEST

TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a microwave safe cup with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10 (HIGH). If the con- tainer is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy), the empty container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

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