Cooking Instructions
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| • Glass jars and bottles — Regular glass is | ||||
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• Glass and |
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| • Paper bags — These are a fire hazard, | |||||
dishes — Use for heating or cooking. |
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• Microwave browning dish — Use to brown |
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the exterior of small items such as steaks, |
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| • Styrofoam plates and cups — These can | |||||
chops, or pancakes. Follow the directions |
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provided with your browning dish. |
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• Microwavable plastic wrap — Use to retain | food. | |||||
• Plastic storage and food containers — | ||||||
steam. Leave a small opening for some | ||||||
steam to escape and avoid placing it directly |
| Containers such as margarine tubs can melt | ||||
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on the food. |
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• Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent |
| • Metal utensils — These can damage your | ||||
spattering. |
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• Paper towels and napkins — Use for short- |
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term heating and covering; they absorb |
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excess moisture and prevent spattering. Do |
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not use recycled paper towels, which may |
| If you are not sure whether a dish is microwave- | ||||
contain metal and can catch fire. |
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• Paper plates and cups — Use for short- |
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term heating at low temperatures. Do not |
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use recycled paper, which may contain |
| 1 Fill a 1 cup glass measuring cup with water | ||||
metal and can catch fire. | ||||||
• Thermometers — Use only those labeled |
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“Microwave Safe” and follow all directions. |
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Check the food in several places. |
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once the food has been removed from the |
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• Aluminum foil — Use narrow strips of foil to |
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prevent overcooking of exposed areas. |
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Using too much foil can damage your oven, |
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so be careful. | heat them for one minute at High power. | |||||
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• Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware — Use |
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these if they are labeled “Microwave Safe.” If |
| The water should be warm and the dish you are | ||||
they are not labeled, test them to make sure |
| testing should be cool. If the dish is warm, then it | ||||
they can be used safely. Never use dishes |
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with metallic trim. |
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• Plastic — Use only if labeled “Microwave |
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Safe.” Other plastics can melt. |
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• Straw, wicker, and wood — Use only for |
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