CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
UTENSILS
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven." There may be certain
Utensil Test:
1.Fill a
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 |
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| 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. |
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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. |
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Dinnerware | |||
| cracked or chipped dishes. |
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Glass jars | Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars | ||
| are not heat resistant and may break. |
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Glassware | |||
| Do not use cracked or chipped dishes. |
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Oven cooking | Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make | ||
bags | slits to allow steam to escape. |
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Paper plates | Use for | ||
and cups | while cooking. |
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Paper towels | Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision | ||
| for a | ||
Parchment | Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming. |
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paper |
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Plastic | |||
| 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. |
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Plastic wrap | |||
| moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food. |
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Thermometers |
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Wax paper | Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture. |
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