UTENSILS
Materials to use
OVENPROOF GLASS
Ovenware (treated for
measuring cups. casseroles, and bowls without metallic trimming,
CHINA
Bowls, cups, serving pieces, plates, and platters without metallic trimming.
POTTERY
Dishes. cups, mugs, and bowls.
PLASTIC
Plastic wrap may be used as a cover. Lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. The dish should be deep enough so that plastic wrap will not touch the food, As the food heats, it may cause the wrap to melt
wherever it touches the food. Plastic dishes, cups,
for short time cooking. Use with care as some softening of the plastic can occur with heat from the food.
PAPER
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates are usable.
UTENSIL TEST: A simple way to find out if a utensil can be used for microwave cooking is to place it, empty, on the Cooking Tray, close the door and set time to 30 seconds (1/2 minute) and touch START.
I[ the utensil is warm to the touch at the end of this time,
it should not be used for microwave cooking.
CAUTION: Always make sure that closed utensils are
opened and plastic pouches of vegetables are pierced before cooking. Tightly closed utensils could explode.
Materials to avoid
METAL UTENSILS
Metal utensils are not recommended because the metal shields the food from microwave energy on the bottom and sides, causing uneven cooking results.
Metal utensils will also cause arcing and can damage the
microwave oven.
METAL DECORATION
cooking and may damage the dish.
CENTURA ® TABLEWARE
Coming Glass does not recommend the use of its Centura tableware or Corelle _ closed handle cups for microwave cooking.
ALUMINUM FOIL
Large sheets or pieces of aluminum foi! should be avoided because they will hinder cooking and may cause harmful
arcing. However, smaller pieces may be used to cover areas such as poultry legs and wings. Any aluminum foil used
should be at least I inch from side walls of oven.
WOOD
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.
OTHER
Avoid using brown paper, cracked, flawed, or chipped utensils, including ovenproof glassware.
CAUTION: Do not use metal ties on any paper or plastic
bags: the ties become hot and could cause a fire.
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