Operation Manual

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MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN
MICROWAVE OVEN
Utensils Remarks
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 Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Do not close with metal tie. Make bags
slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use for short–term cooking/warming
only. Do not leave oven unattended
and cups 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.
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.
Instruction manual TM-2415