COOKING UTENSILS GUIDE (continued)
NOT RECOMMENDED
Glass jars and bottles
Paper bags
Styrofoam plates and cups
Plastic storage and food containers
Metal utensils
Note:
•Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the microwave and microwave on high for 30 seconds. A dish that becomes very hot should not be used.
COOKING TECHNIQUES
Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these considerations in mind:
STIRRING
•Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly.
•Food at the outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats quicker, so stir from the outside to the center.
•The microwave will turn off when you open the door to stir your food.
ARRANGEMENT
•Arrange evenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker, meatier parts towards the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy.
•To prevent overcooking, place delicate areas, such as asparagus tips, towards the center of the turntable.
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