Panasonic NN-CD997S Metal, Jars and Bottles, Straw, Wicker, and Wood, Cookware and Utensil Guide

Cookware and Utensil Guide

Metal

Metal cookware or utensils, and those with metallic trim, should NOT be used on microwave.. Since microwave energy is reflected by metal, foods in metal containers will not cook evenly.. There is also the possibility of "arcing".. Although metal utensils must be avoided in microwave cooking, some metal can be helpful when used correctly.. Aluminium foil can be used safely, if certain guidelines are followed, to prevent overcooking.. Small pieces of foil are used to cover areas such as chicken wings, tips of roasts, or other thin parts that cook before the rest of the recipe is finished.. Make sure foil is attached securely and doesn't touch sides of oven; otherwise arcing may occur.. Foil lined containers, either cardboard or plastic, should NOT be used in the microwave oven as arcing could occur..

Metal twist-ties, either paper or plastic coated, should NOT be used on Microwave or Combination..

Frozen dinner trays can be used on Microwave if the container is no deeper than 2 cm and is filled with food.. They may be used on Convection..

Metal skewers can not be used on Microwave as arcing may occur.. Wooden skewers are readily available and give the same result..

Shells: Scalloped baking shells are best used during reheating and for short periods of cooking time only.. Thermometers are available for use in microwave ovens.. DO NOT USE CONVENTIONAL MERCURY TYPE CANDY OR MEAT THERMOMETERS in food while cooking in the microwave oven or on Combination..

Jars and Bottles

Jars and Bottles can be used to warm food to serving temperature, if the lid is removed first.. Cooking should not be done in these containers since most are not heat resistant and during extended heating times, heat from food would cause cracking or breaking..

Straw, Wicker, and Wood

Straw and wicker baskets may be used in the microwave oven for a short period of time to warm rolls or bread.. Large wooden utensils, such as bowls or cutting boards should NOT be used for prolonged heating as the microwave energy may cause the wood to become dry and brittle..

Before Operation

Cookware and Utensil Guide

	Microwave	Grill	Convection	Combination
Aluminium foil	for shielding	yes	yes	for shielding
Browning dish	yes	no	no	no
Brown paper bags	no	no	no	no
Dinnerware
oven/microwave safe	yes	yes	yes	yes
non-oven, microwave safe	yes	no	no	no
Disposable polyester
paperboard dishes	yes*	no	yes*(up to 220˚C)	yes*(up to 220˚C)
Glassware
oven glassware & ceramic	yes	yes	yes	yes
non heat resistant	no	no	no	no
Metal cookware	no	yes	yes	yes**
Metal twist-ties	no	yes	yes	no
Oven cooking bag	yes	no	yes*	yes
Paper towels and napkins	yes	no	no	no
Plastic defrosting rack	yes	no	no	no
Plastic dishes
microwave safe	yes	no	*	*
non microwave safe	no	no	no	no
Plastic wrap	yes	no	no	no
Silicon Bakeware	yes	*	*	*
Straw, wicker, wood	yes	no	no	no
Thermometers
microwave safe	yes	no	no	no
conventional	no	yes	yes	no
Waxed paper	yes	no	no	no

*Check manufacturers’ recommendation, must withstand heat..

**Follow recipe instructions..

NOTE: See page 10 for accessories included..

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