Cookware

 

Microwave

Convection

Combination

 

 

 

 

 

Heat-Resistant Glass, Glass-Ceramic (Pyrex®, Fire King®,

Yes

Yes

Yes

Corning Ware®, etc.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Metal

 

No

Yes

No

 

 

 

 

 

Non Heat-Resistant Glass

 

No

No

No

 

 

 

 

 

Microwave-Safe Plastics

 

Yes

No

Yes

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic Films and Wraps

 

Yes

No

No

 

 

 

 

 

Paper Products

 

Yes

No

No

 

 

 

 

 

Straw, Wicker and Wood

 

No

No

No

 

 

 

 

 

Aluminum foil:

 

 

 

 

*Shielding only. Small smooth pieces may be used

 

 

 

to cover thin parts of poultry to prevent overcooking.

Yes*

Yes

Yes

Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven walls.

 

 

 

The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away

 

 

 

from the oven walls.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinnerware:

 

 

 

 

Microwave safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

Yes

No

No

Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

 

 

 

Oven cooking bags:

 

 

 

 

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with

Yes

Yes

Yes

metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wax Paper

 

 

 

 

Use as a cover to prevent splattering

Yes

No

No

and retain moisture inside.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials To Be Avoided In A Microwave

 

 

 

Aluminum tray

May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe dish.

 

 

 

 

 

Food carton with

May cause arcing. Transfer food to microwave-safe dish.

metal handle

 

 

 

 

Metal or metal-

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may

trimmed utensils

cause arcing.

 

 

 

 

 

Metal twist ties

May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.

 

 

 

 

Paper bags

May cause a fire in the oven.

 

 

 

 

Plastic foam

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when

exposed to high temperature.

 

 

 

 

 

Wood

Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may

split or crack.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ABOUT COOKWARE

It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen can be used successfully in your new convection microwave oven. The chart

above will help you decide what utensils and coverings should be used with each feature. Make sure the utensil does not touch the interior walls during cooking.

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Cuisinart IB-8084 manual About Cookware, Cookware Microwave Convection, Materials To Be Avoided In a Microwave

IB-8084 specifications

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