KitchenAid KHMS147HBT Using aluminum foil, Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven

Using Your Microwave Oven

Using aluminum foil

Metal containers should not be used in a	• Always remove the lid to avoid damage to the oven.
microwave oven. There are, however, some excep-
	• Use only undamaged containers.
tions. If you have purchased food which is prepack-
	• Do not use containers taller than 3⁄4 in. (19 mm).
aged in an aluminum foil container, refer to the
instructions on the package. When using aluminum	• Container must be at least half filled.
	• To avoid arcing, there must be a minimum 1⁄4 in.
foil containers, cooking times may be longer
because microwaves will only penetrate the top of	(6.35 mm) between the aluminum container and the
the food.	walls of the oven and also between two aluminum
If you use aluminum containers without package	containers.
	• Always place the container on the turntable.
instructions, follow these guidelines:
	• Reheating food in aluminum foil containers usually
• Place the container in a glass bowl and add some
	takes up to double the time compared to reheating in
water so that it covers the bottom of the container,	plastic, glass, china, or paper containers. The time
not more than 1⁄4 in. (6.35 mm) high. This ensures	when food is ready will vary depending upon the
even heating of the container bottom.	type of container you use.
	• Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after heating so
	that heat is spread evenly throughout container.

Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven

•Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to the oven.

•Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization.

Using EASY SIMMER

Use EASY SIMMER to prepare food such as rice,	1. Place the food in the oven and shut the door.
pasta, soups, and vegetables. All you do is set a	2. TOUCH FIRST SCREEN pad, TURN to EASY
EASY SIMMER time and your oven will bring your
	SIMMER and PRESS.
food to a boil and then simmer it for the time you
	3. TURN to select category
specify.
	PRESS for Next Screen.
NOTES:	4. TURN to select food or Boil & Simmer.
• This function uses a sensor, which needs	PRESS for Next Screen.
21⁄2 minutes to warm up after the oven is first	5. FOLLOW instructions.
connected or after a power failure. If you start
	PRESS to Start.
EASY SIMMER during the warm-up, microwave
energy will not be turned on until the sensor is
warm.
• When cooking vegetables, use a minimum of
1⁄2 cup (125 mL) of water.
• For best results, cover dish with a lid that comes
with the dish or a dinner plate.

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