Whirlpool GH7155XKQ warranty Microwave Oven Care, Using aluminum foil

MICROWAVE OVEN CARE

Metal containers should not be used in a	Microwave
Using aluminum foil
microwave oven. There are, however, some	Oven Care
exceptions. If you have purchased food
which is prepackaged in an aluminum foil
container, refer to the instructions on the	To make sure your microwave oven looks
package. When using aluminum foil
	good and works well for a long time, you
containers, cooking times may be longer
	should maintain it properly. For proper care,
because microwaves will only penetrate the
	please follow these instructions carefully.
top of the food.
If you use aluminum containers without
package instructions, follow these	For interior surfaces: Wash often with warm,
guidelines:
	sudsy water and a sponge or soft cloth. Use
• Place the container in a glass bowl and	only mild, nonabrasive soaps or a mild deter-
add some water so that it covers the	gent. Be sure to keep the areas clean where
bottom of the container, not more than	the door and oven frame touch when closed.
1⁄4 in. (6 mm) high. This ensures even	Wipe well with clean water. Over time, stains
heating of the container bottom.	can occur on the surfaces as the result of
• Always remove the lid to avoid damage	food particles spattering during cooking. This
	is normal.
to the oven.	For stubborn soil, heat 1 cup (250 mL) of
• Use only undamaged containers.
	water for 2 to 5 minutes in oven. Steam will
• Do not use containers taller than 3⁄4 in.	soften soil. Rinse with clean water and dry
(19 mm).	with soft, lint-free cloth. To get rid of odors
• Container must be at least half filled.	inside the oven, heat 1 cup (250 mL) of
	water with 1 tablespoon (15 mL) of either
• To avoid arcing, there must be a mini-
	lemon juice or vinegar for 2 to 5 minutes
mum 1⁄4 in. (6 mm) between the aluminum	in oven.
container and the walls of the oven and
	For exterior surfaces and control panel:
also between two aluminum containers.
	Use a soft cloth with spray glass cleaner.
• Always place the container on the
	Apply the spray glass cleaner to the soft
turntable.	cloth; do not spray directly on the oven.
• Reheating food in aluminum foil containers	NOTE: Abrasive cleansers, steel-wool
usually takes up to double the time	pads, gritty wash cloths, some paper tow-
compared to reheating in plastic, glass,
	els, etc., can damage the control panel and
china, or paper containers. The time when
	the interior and exterior oven surfaces.
food is ready will vary depending upon the	To clean turntable and turntable support,
type of container you use.
	wash in mild, sudsy water; for heavily soiled
• Let food stand for 2 to 3 minutes after
	areas use a mild cleanser and scouring
heating so that heat is spread evenly	sponge. The turntable and turntable support
throughout container.	are dishwasher-safe.

Cooking you should not do in your microwave oven

•Do not do canning of foods in the oven. Closed glass jars may explode, resulting in damage to the oven.

•Do not use the microwave oven to sterilize objects (baby bottles, etc.). It is difficult to keep the oven at the high temperature needed for sterilization.

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