Amana AMC7159TA manual Material Recommendations, To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use

CookwareanddinnerwaremustfitontheturntableAlwaysuse. ovenmittsorpotholderswhenhandlingbecauseanydishmay becomehotfromheattransferredfromthefood.Donotuse cookwareanddinnerwarewithgoldorsilvertrim.Usethe followingchartasaguide,thentestbeforeusing.

MATERIAL		RECOMMENDATIONS
Aluminum	Foil,	See "Aluminum Foil and Metal"			section.
Metal
Browning	Dish	Bottom	must be at least 3/16"		(5 mm)
		above the turntable. Follow manufacturer's
		recommendations.
Ceramic	Glass,	Acceptable for use.
Glass
China,		Follow	manufacturer's	recommendations.
Earthenware
Melamine		Follow	manufacturer's	recommendations.

Paper: Towels, Use nonrecycled and those approved by

Dinnerware, the manufacturer for microwave oven use. Napkins

Plastic: Wraps, Use those approved by the manufacturer

Bags, Covers, for microwave oven use. Dinnerware,

Containers

Pottery and Clay	Follow	manufacturer's		recommendations.
Silicone	Follow	manufacturer's		recommendations.
Bakeware
Straw, Wicker,	Do not use		in microwave oven.
Wooden
Containers
Wax Paper	Acceptable		for use.

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.

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 during microwave cooking. (Metal cookware and bakeware may be used in convection cooking only.)

Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking power to use by percent, name or number. For example, 70%=7=Medium-High.

Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested cooking power of specific foods.

PERCENT/NAME		NUMBER	USE
100%,	High	10	Quick heating			convenience
(default setting)			foods and foods with high
			water content, such as soups,
			beverages		and	most
			vegetables.
90%		9	Cooking	small,		tender			pieces
			of meat, ground meat, poultry
			pieces and		fish fillets.
			Heating	cream		soups.
80%			Heating	rice, pasta			or stirrable
			casseroles.
			Cooking	and heating				foods
			that need a cook power lower
			than high. For example, whole
			fish and meat loaf.
70%,		7	Reheating		a single		serving of
Medium-High			food.
60%		6	Cooking	sensitive			foods such
			as cheese and egg dishes,
			pudding	and custards.
			Cooking	non-stirrable
			casseroles,		such as lasagna.
50%,	Medium	5	Cooking	ham, whole				poultry
			and pot roasts.
			Simmering		stews.
40%		4	Melting	chocolate.
			Heating	bread,		rolls		and
			pastries.
30%,	Medium-	3	Defrosting		bread,		fish,		meats,
Low, Defrost			poultry	and precooked					foods.
20%		2	Softening butter, cheese, and
			ice cream.
10%,	Low	1	Taking chill		out of fruit.

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