Panasonic NN-S723WL, NN-S723BL Safety Precautions, Cookware and Utensil Guide, Container Test

Safety Precautions

Follow These Safety Precautions When Cooking in Your Oven

Cookware and Utensil Guide

ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS

IMPORT ANT

Proper cooking depends upon the power, the

time set and the quantity of food. If you use a smaller portion than recommended and cook at

the time for the recommended portion, fire can result.

1)HOME CANNING / DRYING FOODS / SMALL QUANTITIES OF FOODS

•DO NOT use your oven for home canning, your oven cannot maintain the food at the proper can- ning temperature. Improperly canned food may

spoil and be dangerous to consume.

•DO NOT dry meats, herbs, fruits or vegetables in your oven. Small quantities of food or foods with

low moisture content can dry out, scorch or catch on fire if overheated.

2) POPCORN

Popcorn may be popped in a microwave oven corn popper. Microwave popcorn which pops in its own package is also available. Follow pop- corn manufacturers’ directions and use a brand suitable for the wattage of your microwave oven.

CAUTION: When using pre-packaged
microwave popcorn, follow recommended
package instructions. Check package weight
before using the		Popcorn	pad (see Popcorn
Pad section). Set the oven for the weight of
the popcorn package.
If these instructions are not followed, the
popcorn may not pop adequately or may
ignite and cause a fire. Never leave oven
unattended when popping popcorn. Allow
the popcorn bag to cool before opening,
always open the bag away from your face
and body to prevent steam burns.
3) DEEP FAT FRYING
•DO NOT	attempt to deep fat fry in your
microwave oven. Cooking oils may burst into
flames and may cause damage to the oven and
perhaps result in burns. Microwave utensils may
not be able to withstand the temperature of the
hot oil, and could shatter or melt.
4) FOODS WITH NONPOROUS SKINS

•Potatoes, apples, whole eggs, egg yolks,
	whole squash and sausages are examples of
	foods with nonporous skins.			These types of
	foods must	be pierced before microwave cooking
	to prevent	their bursting.
•Use fresh		potatoes for baking and cook until just
	done. Use	recommended weights for programmed
	cooking.	Overcooking causes dehydration and
	may result	in a fire.
5) LIQUIDS
•Liquids can become "superheated" in a
	microwave, and when the container is moved in
	any way, the		superheated liquids can

"explode" out of the container	.
"Superheated" water is hotter than boiling
water, EVEN THOUGH IT DOES NOT
APPEAR TO BUBBLE. To reduce the possibility

of this occurrence:
Always make sure that liquids are stirred
vigorously	before heating to assure that the
liquid is mixed with air.		NEVER HEAT LIQUIDS
FOR AN EXCESSIVE LENGTH OF TIME			.
6) GLASS TRAY / COOKING UTENSILS / FOIL
•Cooking utensils get hot during microwaving. Heat
is transferred from the HOT food to the container
and the Glass Tray. Use potholders when remov-
ing utensils from the oven or when removing lids
or plastic wrap covers from cooking utensils to
avoid burns.
•The Glass Tray will get hot during cooking. It
should be allowed to cool before handling or
before paper products, such as paper plates or
microwave popcorn bags, are placed in the oven
for microwave cooking.
•When using foil, skewers, warming rack or uten-
sils made of metal in the oven, allow at least 1-
inch (2.5 cm) of space between metal material
and interior oven walls. If arcing occurs (spark-
ing), remove metal material (skewers etc.) and/or
transfer to a non-metallic container.		not
•Dishes with metallic trim should			be used, as
arcing may occur.

•If an entree is heated in a foil tray, maintain at least 1-inch (2.5 cm) spacing from the oven walls.

7) PAPER TOWELS / CLOTHS

•DO NOT use paper towels or cloths which con- tain a synthetic fiber woven into them. The syn- thetic fiber may cause the towel to ignite. Use paper toweling under supervision.

8)BROWNING DISHES / OVEN COOKING BAGS

•Browning dishes or grills are designed for microwave cooking only. Always follow instruc-

tions provided by the manufacturer.		DO NOT
preheat browning dish more than 6 minutes.
•If an oven cooking bag is used for microwave
cooking, prepare according to package directions.
DO NOT	use a wire twist-tie to close bag,

instead use plastic ties, cotton string or a strip cut from the open end of the bag.

9) THERMOMETERS

•DO NOT use a conventional meat thermometer in your oven. Arcing may occur. Microwave-safe thermometers are available for both meat and candy.

10) BABY FORMULA / FOOD

•DO NOT heat baby formula or food in the microwave oven. The glass jar or surface of the food may appear to be only warm while the interi- or can be so hot as to burn the infant’s mouth and esophagus.

11) REHEATING PASTRY PRODUCTS

•When reheating pastry products, check tempera- tures of any fillings before eating. Some foods have fillings which heat faster and can be extremely hot, while the surface remains warm to the touch (ex. Jelly Donuts).

12) GENERAL OVEN USAGE GUIDELINES

•DO NOT use the oven for any reason other than the preparation of food.

•DO NOT leave oven unattended while in use.

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		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(See		Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
Glassware & Ceramics				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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