Panasonic NN-S433BL, NN-S433WL manual Cookware and Utensil Guide, Container Test

Cookware and Utensil Guide

ITEM	MICROWAVE	COMMENTS
	Yes for	Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of
Aluminum Foil	Shielding	meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur
	only	if foil is too close to oven wall or if too much foil is used.
Browning Dish	Yes	Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking
		only. Check browning dish information for instructions
		and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.
Brown paper bags	No	May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware	Yes	Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in
Labeled		microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the
“Microwave-Safe”		back of the dish, “Oven-Microwave Safe”.
Other Dinnerware	?	Use CONTAINER TEST below.
Disposable polyester	Yes	Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be
Paperboard Dishes		purchased in grocery stores.
Fast Food Carton	No	Metal handle may cause arcing.
with Metal Handle
Frozen Dinner Tray	Yes	Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than
Metal		3/4-in.(2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at
Microwave-safe	Yes	least 1-in. (2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls.
		Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at a time. For containers
		more than 3/4-inch (2 cm) deep,remove food and place in a
		similar size microwave-safe container.
Glass Jars	Yes,	Remove lid. Heat food until just warm, not HOT. Most glass
	use caution	jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking.
Glassware
Heat Resistant Oven	Yes	Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
Glassware & Ceramics		(See CONTAINER TEST below)
Metal Bakeware	No	Not recommended for use in microwave ovens.
Metal Twist-Ties	No	May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
		Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie
Oven Cooking Bag	Yes	provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of
		cotton string. Do not close with a metal twist-tie. Make six
		1/2-in. (1 cm) slits near the closure.
Paper Plates & Cups	Yes	Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require
		short cooking times such as hot dogs.
Paper Towels & Napkins	Yes	Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.
Parchment Paper	Yes	Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in
		microwave, microwave/convection and conventional ovens.
Plastic
Microwave-Safe	Yes	Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check
Cookware		manufacuters’ directions for recommended uses.
Reheat & Storage	Yes,	Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for
	use caution	cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from
		hot food may cause the plastic to warp.
Melamine	No	This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups	Yes,	Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use
	use caution	to bring foods to a low serving temperature.
Plastic Wrap	Yes	Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and
		prevent spattering. Should be labeled “Suitable for
		Microwave Heating”. Check package directions.
Straw, Wicker, Wood	Yes	Use only for short term reheating and to bring
		food to a low serving temperature.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe, only	Yes	Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Conventional	No	Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks
		and get hot.
Wax paper	Yes	Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.

CONTAINER TEST

TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1- cup glass measure with water and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10 (HIGH). If the container is microwave oven-safe (transparent to microwave energy), the container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.

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