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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KitchenAid KHMS147HBT, KHMS147HWH Using aluminum foil, Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven, Using Easy Simmer
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