LG Electronics LRM2060ST manual Understanding Your Microwave Oven, Cookware Guide, Do Not Use

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN

COOKWARE GUIDE

Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware before using, follow these steps:

1.Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.

2.Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.

3.Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.

USE	DO NOT USE
Ovenproof Glass	Metal Utensil
• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat	• Metal shields food from microwave energy and
includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake	produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,
plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls	thermometers, or foil trays.
without metallic trim.	• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a
China	discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage
	your microwave oven.
• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without
metallic trim can be used in your oven.	Metal Decoration
Plastic	• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded
	dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.
• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that
the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not	Centura™ Tableware
touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the	• The Corning Company recommends that you
plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food.	do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle™
• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish	closed-handle cups for microwave
and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of	cooking.
the dish.	Aluminum Foil
• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap.
This will allow excess steam to escape.	• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because
	they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.
• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer
	• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs
containers, and plastic bags only for short time
	and wings.
cooking. Use these with care because the
	• Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls
plastic may soften from the heat of the food.
Paper	and door of the oven.
	Wood
• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper
napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or	• Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and
design can be used in your oven.	may split or crack when you use them in the
• Refer to the manufacturer’s label for use of any	microwave oven.
paper product in the microwave oven.	Tightly Closed Containers
	• Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure
	to leave an opening for steam to escape from
	covered cookware.
	Brown Paper
	• Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb
	heat and could burn.
	Metal Twist Ties
	• Always remove metal twist ties as they can become
	hot and cause a fire.

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