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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Panasonic NN-CD997S, NN-CD987W manual Metal, Jars and Bottles, Straw, Wicker, and Wood, Cookware and Utensil Guide

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