E
9
Information You need To Know
Utensils and
Coverings Microwave Only Convection, Broil,
Slow Cook
High Mix/Roast
Low Mix/Bake
Paper plates yES - For reheating NO NO
Paper towels yES - To cover for reheating and
cooking. Do not use recycled
paper towels which may contain
metal fillings.
NO NO
Paper, ovenable yES yES - For
temperatures up to
400˚F. Do not use for
broiling.
yES - For
temperatures up to
400 ˚ F.
microwave-safe
plastic containers
yES - Use for reheating and
defrosting. Some microwave-
safe plastics are not suitable for
cooking foods with high fat and
sugar content.
Follow manufacturer’s directions.
NO NO
Plastic, Thermoset®yES yES - Are heat
resistant up to
425˚F. Do not use for
broiling.
yES
Plastic wrap yES - Use bran ds specially
marked for microwave use. DO
nOT allow plastic wrap to touch
food. Vent so steam can escape.
NO NO
Pottery, porcelain
stoneware
yES - Check manufacturer’s
recommendation for being
microwave safe.
yES yES - must be
microwave safe AnD
ovenable.
Styrofoam yES - For reheating NO NO
Wax paper yES - Good covering for cooking
and reheating.
NO NO
Wicker, wood,
straw
yES - may be used for short
periods of time. Do not use with
high fat or high sugar content
foods. Could char.
NO NO
DiSH CHECK If you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. If the dish becomes very hot, DO nOT use it for microwaving.
ACCESSORiES There are many microwave accessories available for purch ase. Evaluate carefully
before you purchase so that they meet your needs. A microwave-safe thermometer will assist you in
determining correct doneness and assure you that foo ds have been cooked to safe temperatures when
using microwave-only cooking.
Electrolux is not responsible for any damage to the oven when accessories are used.