Cooking Utensils

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

USE

DO NOT USE

 

 

OVEN PROOF GLASS (treated for

METAL UTENSILS:

high intensity heat):

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven

Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie

cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal

plates, cake plates, liquid

utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven.

measuring cups, casseroles and

 

bowls without metallic trim.

METAL DECORATION:

 

Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc. The

CHINA:

metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may damage the oven.

Bowls, cups, serving plates and

 

platters without metallic trim.

ALUMINUM FOIL:

 

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may

PLASTIC:

cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and

Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the

wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls and door

plastic wrap loosely over the dish

of the oven.

and press it to the sides.

 

Vent plastic wrap by turning back

WOOD:

one edge slightly to allow excess

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you

steam to escape. The dish should

use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the same way.

be deep enough so that the plastic

 

wrap will not touch the food.

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

As the food heats it may melt the

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered utensils.

plastic wrap wherever the wrap

Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking.

touches the food.

Tightly closed pouches could explode.

Use plastic dishes, cups, semirigid

 

freezer containers and plastic bags

BROWN PAPER:

only for short cooking times.

Avoid using brown paper bags.

Use these with care because the

They absorb too much heat and could burn.

plastic may soften from the heat

 

of the food.

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

 

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the oven.

PAPER:

 

Paper towels, waxed paper, paper

METAL TWIST TIES:

napkins, and paper plates with no

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.

metallic trim or design. Look for the

They become hot and could cause a fire.

manufacturer's label for use in the

 

microwave oven.

 

 

 

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MMV1153BA specifications

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