Panasonic NN-S512 manuel dutilisation Cookware and Utensil Guide, Microwave, Comments

Cookware and Utensil Guide

ITEM	MICROWAVE	COMMENTS
		Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or
Aluminum Foil	for shielding	poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close
		to the oven wall (rack).
Browning Dish	Yes	Check browning dish information for instructions and heating
		chart. Do not preheat for more than 6 minutes.
Dinnerware		Check manufacturers' use and care directions for suitability for
Oven/Microwave Safe	Yes	microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the
Non-Oven Safe	use dish test	dish, "Microwave Oven Proof." Do not use cracked or chipped
	below*	dishes.
Frozen Dinner Tray		Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than
Metal	Yes	2 cm (3/4-inch) high. Place foil tray in centre of oven. Leave at
		least 2.5 cm (1-inch) space between foil tray and oven walls.
		Heat only 1 foil tray in the oven at a time. For containers more
Plastic	Yes	than 2 cm (3/4-inch) deep, remove and place in a similar
		size microwave-safe container.
Glass-Ceramic	Yes	If in doubt, use container test described below.
Metal Bakeware	No	Not recommended for use with microwave.
Metal Twist Ties	No	They may cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Microwave Rack	Yes	Often made of plastic.
		Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with either the nylon tie
Oven Cooking Bags	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 cm (1/2-inch) slits by
		closure.
Ovenable Glassware	Yes	Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Ovenable Paperboard	Yes	Use with supervision.
Paper bags	No	May cause a fire in the oven.
Paper Towels/Napkins/Plates	with supervision	Never use recycled paper.
Parchment Paper	Yes	Use as a cover to prevent spattering.
Plastic Cookware:		Should be labelled, "Suitable for microwave heating." Check
Microwave-Safe	Yes	manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Some
Non-Microwave Safe	No	microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for cooking foods with
(Melamine)		high fat content.
Plastic foam cups	short term	Use to bring foods to a low serving temperature. Foam will melt if
		foods reach a high temperature.
Plastic Wrap	Yes	Use to cover foods during cooking to retain moisture.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe, only	Yes	Meat and candy thermometers are available.
Conventional	No
Waxed paper	Yes	Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.

*To test a porcelain container for safe microwave oven use: Fill a 250 mL (8 oz) glass beaker with water and place it in the microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one minute at P10 (HIGH). If the container is microwave oven-safe (transparent to microwave energy), it 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. Check manufacturers' directions to determine if material is heat safe to 200°C (400° F).

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