Manual

Microwave Cookware Guide & Microwave Adapting
Type of Cookware Microwave Uses
Foil-lined paper bags and boxes
Foil baking trays
Aluminum foil
Metal or partially metal pots, pans,
thermometers, skewers and twist ties
Glass jars and bottles
Microwave plastics
Paper or Styrofoam plates and cups
Oven glass and ceramic
Dinnerware
Papertowels, paper napkins and
wax paper
Plastic wrap, cooking bags, boil-in
bags and storage bags
Paperboard trays used forfrozen
entrees and dinners
Plastic trays and plates used for frozen
entrees and dinners
Avoid using.
Youcan use toil trays that areno higher than 3/4-in. (Foil or metal will
reflect microwaves and cause uneven heating. ) Arcing can occur i f fi)il
is closer than I inch to oven walls.
Use for shielding.
Do not use. Microwave-sal_ therlnnmetcrs and skewers are available.
Generally, glass jars can be used to warm food. However, do not heat
baby food in jars, even without lids. because tbod will heat unevenly.
Do not warm |oods in narrow-necked bottles because pressure can
build up.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and serving of foods and beverages. Styrofoam will men if
food is too hot or if Ibod is cooked for a long time.
Cooking and heating.
Heating and some cooking.Follow dinnerware manul_acturer's
recommendations. Aw_id using dishes with metal trim.
Absorbing moisture, and preventing spatters. Heating and serving of
sandwiches or appetizers. Light covering to hold in steam. Do not use
paper towels that have synthetic fibers, such as nyhm, woven into them.
Synthetic fibers may cause the towel to ignite. Avoid using recycled
paper.
Covering to hold in steam (wrap). Cooking (cooking and boil-in bags).
Heating (storage bags ).
Cooking and heating.
Ccu)king and heating.
Straw, wicker and wood Warming.
Cookware Tips
oAlways check the cookware manufacturer's
recommendations before using any cookware
in the oven.
•Before purchasing cookware or preparing food in
cookware, check its size to make sure it will fit
in the oven.
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