West Bend NJ 07054 instruction manual Materials you can use in microwave oven

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Materials	Comments
	Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover
Aluminum foil	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
bags	tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates	Use for short term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven
and cups	unattended 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
	Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Plastic	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.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Materials	Comments
Aluminum tray	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with	May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
metal handle
Metal or metaltrimmed	Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim
utensils	may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties	May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
Paper bags	May cause a fire in the oven.

	Plastic foam	Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when
		exposed to high temperature.
	Wood	Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and
		may split or crack.
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