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The two-position wire shelf is specif- ically designed for added capacity heating and reheating in your Space- maker@microwave oven. Now heat- ing and reheating, which are the most popular uses of microwave ovens, maynow be done in multiple quantities,so severalfoodsare ready to serve at the same time.

When microwaving with the oven shelf, some techniques will differ from the cookbook which came with

your oven.It is importantto arrange foods properly, and this is shown on the nextpage.Utensilsizeis important;selectfrom amongthe suggestionsbelow.Also,food size should be considered;foods over

31/2 inches high, or 3 poundsare ‘ot

recommendedfor shelfcooking,

Battersanddough foods andalso foods for ovenmealsusingscratch recipesshouldbe cookedwithout the ovenshelf,following cookbook directions.

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Usepotholderswhen handling foodk heatedtogetherwith yo~r OVW’1shelf,ef$peddlywhen heating largeramountsof food in 8 inch squareor other2 quart sizecasse- roles.Extrasteamgeneratedfrom multiplefood cooking may make utensilshotterthan with regular microwaving,

UtensilsforShelfHeating andReheating

Before placing food in the dishes you plan to use for shelfmicro- waving,checkto seethatthey will

fit together on or under the shelf.

Also,besureutensilsare micro- wavesafe.

Casswolesfor heatingor reheating include1 cup measuringcup, 8x4x3-inchloaf dishes,$x5x3-inch loafdishesor 9-inch pie plates.

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Leftoversmay be placedin small individualceramicor plasticbowls or dividedplates.

Usewax paperor plasticwrap insteadof lids on casseroles,Lids may add too much heightto dish.

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ShelfPositioning

To insert shelf,tip back slightly and fit into shelf supportson back oven wall, Setfront of shelfon sidesup- ports as shown.

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Shelfhastwo positions.Usein low positionwhen heat!ngtwo casse- rolesor reheatingfrozzmTV dinners — - or entrees.

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The high shelf position moreevenly

spacesthe areaaboveand below shelf.Usethis positionfor heating platesof leftovers.

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