Panasonic NN-S503, NN-S553 important safety instructions Cookware Guide, Container Test

Cookware 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 door and damage to your
		oven will result.
		Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking
Browning Dish	Yes	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:		Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in
Labeled	Yes	microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the
“Microwave Safe”		back of the dish, “Oven-Microwave Safe”.
Unlabeled 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	No	Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven.
Metal
Frozen Dinner Tray	Yes	Heat only 1 tray in the oven at one time.
Microwave safe
Glass Jars	No	Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for
		cooking or reheating.
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 can
		cause arcing and damage to your oven.
Metal Twist-Ties	No	May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
		Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon
Oven Cooking Bag	Yes	tie provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece
		of cotton string. Do not close with metal twist-tie. Make six
		1/2-inch (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, only if labeled safe for
		microwave use.
Recycled Paper Towels	No	Recycled paper products may contain impurities which may
& Napkins		cause sparks.
Parchment Paper	Yes	Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in
		microwave, microwave/convection and conventional ovens.
Plastic:		Should be labeled, "Suitable for Microwave Heating." Check
Microwave Safe	Yes,	manufacturers’ directions for recommended uses.
Cookware	use caution	Some microwave safe plastic containers are not suitable for
		cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from
		hot food may cause the plastic to warp.
Plastic, 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 reheat foods to a low serving temperature only.
		Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture and
Plastic Wrap	Yes	prevent spattering. Should be labeled “Suitable for
		Microwave Heating”. Check package directions.
	Yes,	Use only for short term reheating and to bring food to a low
Straw, Wicker, Wood		serving temperature. Wood may dry out & split or crack
	use caution
		when used.
Thermometers-	Yes	Use only microwave safe meat and candy thermometers.
Microwave safe
Thermometers-	No	Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks
Conventional		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 microwave safe cup with cool water and place it in the microwave oven alongside the empty container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at P10 (HIGH). If the container is microwave oven safe (transparent to microwave energy), the empty 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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