Complete Owner's Guide

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BEFORE USING MICROWAVE
About Utensils and Coverings
It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many
pieces already in your kitchen can be used suc-
cessfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure
the utensil does not touch the interior walls during
cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and
reheating:
• glass ceramic (Pyroceram®), such as Corning-
ware®
• heat-resistant glass (Pyrex®)
• microwave-safe plastics
• paper plates
• microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porce-
lain
• browning dish (Do not exceed recommended
preheating time. Follow manufacturer’s direc-
tions.)
These items can be used for short-time reheating
of foods that have little fat or sugar in them:
• wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
• metal pans and bakeware
• dishes with metallic trim
• non-heat-resistant glass
• non-microwave-safe plastics (margarine tubs)
• recycled paper products
• brown paper bags
• food storage bags
• metal twist-ties
• styrofoam
foods that need tenderizing. DO NOT use metal
twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can
escape.
Accessories
There are many microwave accessories available
for purchase. Evaluate carefully before you pur-
chase so that they meet your needs. A micro-
wave-safe thermometer will assist you in determin-
ing correct doneness and assure you that foods
have been cooked to safe temperatures.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any dam-
age to the microwave oven when accessories are
used.
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for mi-
crowaving, place the empty dish in the microwave
oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A
dish which becomes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are suitable for microwave
use:
• Paper towels are good for covering foods for
reheating and absorbing fat while cooking ba-
con.
• Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheat-
ing.
• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for micro-
wave use can be used for cooking and reheat-
ing. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Vent so steam can escape.
• Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice