Microwave Utensil Guide Use Comments | Amana CW76T, CE76T instruction

Microwave Utensil Guide

Item	Use	Comments

Aluminum foil	For shielding	Small amounts or foil prevent overcooking of thin areas, edges and
		corners. Arcing may occur if too much foil is used or if it is less than
		1 inch from oven walls.

Browning dish	Yes	Check manufacturer's instructions for use and care. Do not preheat for
		more than 4 minutes.

Ceramic, porcelain,	Limited	Dinnerware with metal trim or designs may cause arcing. Older
stoneware		dinnerware may not withstand the temperatures transferred from
		cooked foods. Check for microwave-safe labeling, or perform the
		"Microwave Utensil Test".

Glass-ceramic,	Yes	Excellent for cooking and heating. Most items are labeled
Oven-glass		"microwave-safe". Look for this when purchasing utensils.

Glass jars, dishes	No	Most items can not withstand the temperature transferred from cooked
		foods and can break.

Paper bags	No	Do not use in microwave oven. May cause fire.

Paper plates, cups	Yes	For short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recycled paper
		products; they may cause arcing or a fire. Do not use wax coated
		paper products not intended for cooking; coating may melt.

Paper towels, napkins	Yes	Use for short-term heating and covering, to absorb moisture and
		prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper products; they may
		cause arcing or fire.

Plastic cookware	Yes	Use only sturdy plastic products labeled "microwave-safe". Check
		manufacturer's directions for microwave uses.

Plastic storage and	Limited	Check manufacturer's directions for microwave use of storage
food containers		containers. Food containers such as margarine tubs are not designed
		to withstand the temperatures transferred from cooked foods, and may
		melt.

Plastic wrap	Yes	Use only wrap labeled "microwave-safe". Use as a cover to hold in
		steam. Cover dish loosely, turning back one corner to vent steam.
		Avoid direct contact of wrap with food.

Straw, wicker, wood	Limited	Use for short-term heating at low temperatures, such as for serving
		breads or rolls.

Foam plates, cups	Limited	Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Using at high
		temperatures or with foods high in fat will cause melting.

Thermometers	Yes	Candy and meat thermometers labeled "microwave-safe" may be used
		in the microwave oven. Conventional candy and meat thermometers
		may be used to check temperatures after removing food from oven.
		Always check temperatures in several places in food.

Waxed paper	Yes	Use as a cover to prevent splattering.