Sanyo EM-S5002W instruction manual Materials you can use in microwave oven, Utensils Remarks

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 (2.5 cm) away from oven walls.
Browning dish	Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning
	dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5 mm) 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 bags	Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with
	metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and	Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave
cups	oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels	Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with
	supervision for short-term cooking only. Do not use recycled
	paper towels, they may contain metal and could ignite.
Parchment paper	Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
Plastic	Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Only use items
	labeled “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 to retain moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum tray	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
metal handle
Metal or metal-	Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
trimmed utensils	may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties	May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags	May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam cups	Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside
	when exposed to high temperature.
Wood	Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and
	may split or crack.

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