Beyond Microwace Oven manual Allow space between foods when arranging on plate before microwaving

Microwave Oven Owner’s Manual

•The edge of the cooking container gets more microwave energy than the center. So, place the densest part of the food (broccoli stem, for example) near the outside, and the less dense part (broccoli head) towards the center.

•Covering food while cooking will reduce cooking time, reduce splattering, and help to keep food moist.

•For best results, use a fork to pierce foods with a skin or membrane (for example: potatoes, tomatoes, sausages, egg yolks) to prevent steam from building up during cooking.

•Always allow food cooked in the microwave to stand for a short period of time before serving. This allows the heat to dis- perse evenly throughout the food.

•The size and shape of a container will influence the cook- ing time. Food prepared in a narrow and shallow casserole will cook more quickly than the same amount of food prepared in a taller container. Since microwaves penetrate from all sides, round shapes cook more evenly

•Arrange frozen food item on a microwave-safe plate like the spokes of a wheel and leave the center open.

•Allow space between foods when arranging on plate before microwaving.

•Use a large 10-½ inch microwave-safe plate to allow room between foods.

•Use microwave-safe paper towels, paper plates, dishes and bowls.

•Use oven mitts when removing dishes and food from the microwave after cooking.

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