Kenmore 99721 manual Utensils, Paper

UTENSILS

Materials to use

OVENPROOF GLASS

Ovenware (treated for high-intensity heat), such as utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid

measuring cups. casseroles, and bowls without metallic trimming,

CHINA

Bowls, cups, serving pieces, plates, and platters without metallic trimming.

POTTERY

Dishes. cups, mugs, and bowls.

PLASTIC

Plastic wrap may be used as a cover. Lay the plastic wrap loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. The dish should be deep enough so that plastic wrap will not touch the food, As the food heats, it may cause the wrap to melt

wherever it touches the food. Plastic dishes, cups,

Semi-Rigid freezer containers, and plastic bags are usable

for short time cooking. Use with care as some softening of the plastic can occur with heat from the food.

PAPER

Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins, and paper plates are usable.

UTENSIL TEST: A simple way to find out if a utensil can be used for microwave cooking is to place it, empty, on the Cooking Tray, close the door and set time to 30 seconds (1/2 minute) and touch START.

I[ the utensil is warm to the touch at the end of this time,

it should not be used for microwave cooking.

CAUTION: Always make sure that closed utensils are

opened and plastic pouches of vegetables are pierced before cooking. Tightly closed utensils could explode.

Materials to avoid

METAL UTENSILS

Metal utensils are not recommended because the metal shields the food from microwave energy on the bottom and sides, causing uneven cooking results.

Metal utensils will also cause arcing and can damage the

microwave oven.

METAL DECORATION

Metal-trimmed or-banded dinnerware, casseroles, etc., should not beused. The metal trim interferes with normal

cooking and may damage the dish.

CENTURA ® TABLEWARE

Coming Glass does not recommend the use of its Centura tableware or Corelle _ closed handle cups for microwave cooking.

ALUMINUM FOIL

Large sheets or pieces of aluminum foi! should be avoided because they will hinder cooking and may cause harmful

arcing. However, smaller pieces may be used to cover areas such as poultry legs and wings. Any aluminum foil used

should be at least I inch from side walls of oven.

WOOD

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

OTHER

Avoid using brown paper, cracked, flawed, or chipped utensils, including ovenproof glassware.

CAUTION: Do not use metal ties on any paper or plastic

bags: the ties become hot and could cause a fire.

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