Use and Care Manual
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UTENSILS AND MATERIALS GUIDE
Microwaves are attracted to and absorbed by fat, sugar and water molecules in the food, causing
them to move, producing friction and heat which cooks the food.
1. Do not heat oil or fat for deep-frying. It is diicult to control the temperature of oil in micro-
wave oven.
2. Pierce foods with heavy skins such as potatoes, whole squash, apples and chestnuts before
cooking.
3. The contents of feeding bottles and baby jars should be stirred or shaken and the tempera-
ture should be checked before serving in order to avoid severe burns.
When microwave cooking, the amount, size and shape, starting temperature, composition and
density of the food aect cooking results. Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable.
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may become hot from
heat transferred from the food. Do not use cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim.
TESTING COOKWARE, UTENSILS, AND DINNERWARE FOR MICROWAVE USE
There may be certain non-metallic utensils, cookware, and dinnerware that are not safe to use
for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question by following the procedure be-
low.
1. Put cookware, utensils, or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup (250 ml) of water beside
it.
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute. Note: When performing the test, do not exceed 1
minute cooking time.
3. Do not use cookware, utensils, or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the water stays cool.
RECOMMENDED MATERIALS
• Microwave browning dish — Use to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops,
or pancakes. Follow the directions provided with your browning dish.
• Microwaveable plastic wrap — Use to retain steam. Leave a small opening for some steam to
escape and avoid placing it directly on the food.
• Paper towels and napkins — Use for short-term heating and covering; these absorb excess
moisture and prevent spattering. Do not use recycled paper towels, which may contain met-
al and could ignite.
• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes — Use for heating or cooking.
• Paper plates and cups — Use for short-term heating at low temperatures. Do not use recy-
cled paper, which may contain metal and could ignite.
• Wax paper — Use as a cover to prevent spattering.