Westinghouse WMS281WF, WMG281SF Safety, Materials which may be used in your microwave oven

SAFETY

Materials which may be used in your microwave oven

Materials to be avoided in your microwave oven

Aluminum foil

Browning dish

Dinnerware

Glass jars

Glassware

Oven cooking bags

Paper plates and cups

Paper towels

Parchment paper

Plastic

Plastic wrap

Thermometers

Wax paper

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 microwave oven walls. The foil should be at least

1 inch (2.5cm) away from microwave oven walls.

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.

Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.

Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat resistant and may break.

Heat-resistant microwave oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or chipped glassware.

Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.

Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not leave microwave oven unattended while cooking.

Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for short-term cooking only.

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

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.

Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.

Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).

Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.

Aluminum trays

Food dishes with metal handles or trim

Metal or metal trimmed utensils

Metal twist ties

Paper bags

Plastic foam

Wood

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave- safe dish.

May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.

Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause arcing.

May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the microwave oven.

May cause a fire in the microwave oven.

Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the

liquid inside when exposed to high temperature.

Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split or crack.

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