MAINTENANCE

MICROWAVE UTENSIL GUIDE

USE

DO NOT USE

 

 

OVENPROOF GLASS

METAL UTENSILS:

(treated for high intensity heat):

Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces

utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates,

uneven cooking. Also avoid metal skewers, thermometers, or foil

cake plates, liquid measuring cups,

trays. Metal utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your

casseroles and bowls without metallic

microwave oven.

trim.

 

CHINA:

METAL DECORATION:

bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters

Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole dishes,

without metallic trim.

etc. The metal trim interferes with normal cooking and may

 

damage the oven.

PLASTIC:

ALUMINUM FOIL:

Plastic wrap (as a cover)-- lay the plastic

wrap loosely over the dish and press it to

Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking

the sides.

and may cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield

Vent plastic wrap by turning back one

poultry legs and wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch

edge slightly to allow excess steam to

from the side walls and door of the oven.

escape. The dish should be deep

 

enough so that the plastic wrap will not

WOOD:

touch the food. As the food heats it may

Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack

melt the plastic wrap wherever the wrap

when you use them in the microwave oven. Baskets react in the

touches the food.

same way.

Use plastic dishes, cups,

 

semi-rigid freezer containers and plastic

TIGHTLY COVERED UTENSILS:

bags only for short cooking time. Use

these with care because the plastic

Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered

may soften from the heat of the food.

utensils. Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items

PAPER:

before cooking. Tightly closed pouches could explode.

 

Paper towels, waxed paper, paper

 

napkins, and paper plates with no

BROWN PAPER:

metallic trim or design. Look for the

Avoid using brown paper bags.

manufacturer's label for use in the

They absorb too much heat and could burn.

microwave oven.

 

NOTE:

FLAWED OR CHIPPED UTENSILS:

Do not use recycled paper products in

Any utensil that is cracked, flawed, or chipped may break in the

the microwave oven. They sometimes

oven.

contain impurities that cause arcing and

 

sparking.

METAL TWIST TIES:

NEVER use paper products in the

Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags.

They become hot and could cause a fire.

convection oven.

 

 

 

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