Amana FE116T, MW96T, ME96T manual Microwave Utensil Guide, Utensil Check Test, Comments

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 8 minutes.
Ceramic, porcelain, stone ware	Limited	Dinnerware with metal trim or designs may cause arcing. Older dinnerware
		may not withstand the temperatures transferred from cooked foods. Check
		for microwave-safe labeling, or perform the "Microwave Utensil Test" below.
Glass-ceramic	Yes	Excellent for cooking and heating. Most items are labeled "microwave-
Oven-glass		safe". Look for this when purchasing utensils.
Glass jars, dishes	No	Most items can not withstand the temperature transferred from cooked
		foods. Breakage may occur.
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 fire. Do not use wax coated paper
		products; the 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 food containers	Limited	Check manufacturer's directions for microwave uses of storage 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 spattering.

Utensil Check Test

Use the following test to check utensils for microwave safeness:

1.Place glass measuring cup of water next to empty dish to be tested in oven.

2.Heat on full power for one minute.

3.Check temperature of tested dish.

If dish remains cool and water is hot, dish is microwave safe. If dish is slightly warm, use for short term cooking only. If dish is hot and water is cool, do not use. Dish remains cool if not absorbing microwaves and microwaves are being absorbed by water. Dish becomes hot if absorbing microwaves.

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