Upper Oven Operations

CM Oven Care and Use Manual

Microwave Mode – Upper or Single Oven ONLY

DO NOT OPERATE WITH OVEN EMPTY

UtensilsRecommended for Microwave Mode•Glass ceramic (Pyroceram®) such as Corningware®•Heat-resistant glass (i.e. Pyrex®)•Microwave-safe plastics•Paper plates and cups•Microwave-safe pottery, stoneware, porcelain

Tip: To check whether a dish or mug is safe to use in this mode, put empty item on microwave rack and heat on High for 30 seconds. If it becomes very hot, do not use it.

Not Recommended for Microwave Mode•Non-heat-resistant glass•Food carton with metal handle•Non-microwave-safe plastics (i.e. margarine tubs)•Styrofoam cups or containers•Metal or nonmicrowaveable plastic commuter bev- erage container

•Recycled paper products (i.e. brown shopping bags)

•Metal twist ties•Food storage bagsRecommended Disposable Covers•Paper towels•Wax paper

•Microwave-safe plastic wraps (vent so steam escapes). Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

•Parchment paperFood Selection

•Quantity – The cooking time is dependent on the amount of food in the oven. Note: A small amount of food, i.e. 4 T. butter, will take longer to heat be- cause the oven cavity is large compared to the small amount of food.

•Content – The amount of fat, sugar and liquid in the food affects the cooking time. Example, eggs, cheese, mayonnaise, etc. cook very quickly.

•Density – A non-porous food, such as roast, takes longer to cook than a porous food such as bread.

•Shape and Size – Uniform shapes and sizes cook more evenly.
Cooking Techniques

•Arranging – Place food in a circular pattern with the thickest areas toward the outside of dish.

•Covering – Most foods cook and reheat more evenly when covered.

•Shielding – Cover thinner areas of food with foil to prevent over cooking or defrosting too quickly, i.e. chicken drumsticks. Do not wrap baking pota- toes in foil.

•Foil should not come closer than one inch to any surface of the oven.

•Stirring andTurning – Stir foods from the outer edges toward center of utensil or turn over once during cooking.

•Standing Time – It is necessary to allow food to stand to complete cooking.Guide to Power LevelsHI = 650 watts

HI (100%) Poultry, fish, fresh and frozen vegetables, casseroles, boil water, pop corn, pudding.

9( 90%) Reheat rice and pasta.8( 80%) Reheat precooked food, seafood.7( 70%) Cheese entrees.6( 60%) Scrambled eggs, cakes.5(50%) Custards, pasta, tender meats: beef, ham, lamb, pork, veal.4(40%) Slow cook entrees and less tender meats covered with liquid.3(30%) DEFROST frozen uncooked or precooked food, simmer stews and sauces.2(20%) Reheat pancakes, tortillas, French toast.1(10%) Hold entrees at serving temperatures.

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