Installation Sheet

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Safe Materials
Safe Materials
RADIO INTERFERENCE
• Operation of the microwave oven may cause interference to your radio, TV or
similar equipment.
• When there is interference, it may be reduced or eliminated by taking the
following measures:
• Clean door and sealing surface of the oven.
• Reorient the receiving antenna of radio or television.
• Move the microwave oven away from the receiver.
• Plug the microwave oven into a different outlet so that microwave oven
and receiver are on different branch circuits.
This device complies with part 18 of the FCC Rules.
UTENSILS
CAUTION
CAUTION: Personal Injury Hazard
• Tightly-closed utensils could explode. Closed containers should be
opened and plastic pouches should be pierced before cooking.
• See the instructions on “Materials you can use in microwave oven or to
be avoided in microwave oven.” (right)
• There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not safe to use for
microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the utensil in question following the
procedure below.
UTENSIL TEST
Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water along with the
utensil in question.
1. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
2. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for
microwave cooking.
3. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
OPERATIONOPERATION
MATERIALS YOU CAN USE IN MICROWAVE OVEN
UTENSILS GUIDE
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer* instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be at least
3/16” 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* 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.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer* 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. Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking
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 GUIDE
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Food carton with
metal handle
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 fire in the oven.
Paper bags May cause a fire 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.