Jenn-Air JMC8100ADB manual Materials you can use in microwave oven, UtensilsRemarks

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils

Remarks

Aluminum foil

Shielding only. Small

smooth

pieces

can be used to

cover thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent overcook-

ing. Arcing can occur

if foil

is too close to oven walls. The

foil should be at least 1 inch away from oven walls.

Browning

dish

Follow manufacturer's instructions.

The bottom

of

browning dish must be at least 3116 inch above the turnta-

ble. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to break.

Dinnerware

Microwave-safe

only,

Follow

manufacturer's instruc-

tions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Glassjars

Always remove

lid. Use only to heat

food until

just

warm. Most glassjars are not heat resistant and may

break.

Glassware

Heat-resistant

oven glassware

only. Make sure

there is

no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Oven

cooking

bags

Follow manufacturer's

instructions.

Do not close with

metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Paper

plates

and

Use for short-term

cooking/warming

only. Do not leave

cups

oven unattended

while cooking.

Paper towels

Use to cover

food

for

reheating

and

absorbing

fat. Use

with supervision

for short-term

cooking/warmin_

only.

Parchment

paper

Use as a cover

to

prevent

spattering

or a wrap

for

steaming.

Plastic

Microwave-safe

only.

Follow

the manufacturer's

instructions. Should be labeled "Microwave Safe."

Some plastic containers soften as the food inside gets

hot. If this happens, discard the food. "Boiling bags"

and tightly closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or

vented as directed by package.

Plastic

wrap

Microwave-safe

only.

Use to cover food during

cooking

to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch

food.

Thermometers

Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

Wax paper

Use as a cover

to prevent

spattering

and to retain

moisture.

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven

UtensilsRemarks

Aluminum tray May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Food carton with May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe

metal handle dish.

Metal or metal- Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal

trimmed utensils trim may 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 cups		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.

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