Russell Hobbs RHM2018 user manual Material You Can Use In Microwave Oven

MATERIAL 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
	The foil should be a least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from oven walls.
too close to oven walls.
	Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the
Browning dish
	turntable. Incorrect usage 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 bags	Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and 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 and retain moisture
	Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be labelled "Microwave Safe".
Plastic	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.
	Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch
Plastic wrap
	food.
Thermometers	Microwave-safe only (meat and sugar thermometers)
Wax paper	Use as a cover to prevent splattering or as a wrap during steaming.

MATERIALS TO AVOID USING IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN

Utensils	Remarks
Aluminum tray	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with metal
	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
handle
Metal or metal-trimmed
	Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.
utensils
Metal twist ties	May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags	May cause a fire in the oven
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