UTENSILS

CAUTION

Personal Injury Hazard

Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking.

See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven." There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the procedure below.

Utensil Test:

1.Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.

2.Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.

3.Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.

4.Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks

Aluminum foil

Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of

 

 

 

meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too

 

 

close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from

 

 

oven walls.

 

Browning dish

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

 

 

at least 3/16 inch (5mm) 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.

 

Glass jars

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars

 

 

are not heat resistant and may break.

 

Glassware

Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.

 

 

Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

 

Oven cooking

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

bags

slits to allow steam to escape.

 

Paper plates

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

and cups

while cooking.

 

Paper towels

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

 

 

for a short-term cooking only.

 

Parchment

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

 

paper

 

 

 

Plastic

Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions. Should be

 

 

labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food

 

 

inside gets hot. "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 (meat and candy thermometers).

 

Wax paper

Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

 

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RCA RMW713-WHITE instruction manual Utensils, Materials you can use in microwave oven, Personal Injury Hazard