How to test for a microwave-safe dish:

To determine if a dish is microwave safe, place the dish in the microwave along with a glass measuring cup filled with one cup of water. Microwave for one minute on high and then carefully feel the dish. If it is warm, it is not microwave safe.

Arcing – The microwave term for sparks in the oven. Caused by:

•Metal or foil touching the side of the microwave •Upturned edges of foil not wrapped around the food

•Metals in the microwave such as twisty ties, meat pins or metal rimmed dishes •Recycled paper towels in the microwave that contain small flecks of metal

Materials for use in microwave

To avoid arcing and other hazards, follow these instructions for the use of safe materials in the microwave.

 

Browning dish

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least

 

 

3/16 inch (0.5 cm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause the turntable to

 

 

break.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dinnerware

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or

 

 

chipped dishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glassware

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use

 

cracked or chipped dishes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oven cooking bags

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow

 

steam to escape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper plates/cups

Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while

 

cooking.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paper towels

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term

 

cooking only.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parchment paper

Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Boiling bags and tightly

 

closed plastic bags should be slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Plastic wrap

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not

 

allow plastic wrap to touch food.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermometers

Microwave-safe only.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wax paper

Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Materials to avoid in microwave

 

 

 

 

•Metal pans and bake ware

•Recycled paper products

•Non-heat-resistant glass

•Food storage bags

•Dishes with metallic trim

•Brown paper bags

•Non-microwave-safe-plastics

•Metal twist-ties

 

 

 

(margarine tubs)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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E8020NP-SI specifications

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