Operation Manual

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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensils Reamarks
Aluminum foil
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
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
bags
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close
with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and
cups
Use for short-term cooking/warming only. Do not
leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat.
Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment
paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for
steaming.
Utensils Reamarks
Plastic
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.
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
Utensils Reamarks
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-
safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-
safe dish.
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties May cause arcing and could cause a re in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a re 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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