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

NN-S512 specifications

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