4.UTENSILS
CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
It is hazardous for anyone other than a compentent person to carry out any service or
repair operation that involves the removal of a cove
ex [ p osure to microwave energy.
See the instructions on " M aterials you can use in microwave oven or to be avoided in
microwave oven." 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:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold water (250ml) along with the utensil
in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
Materials you can use in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
Browning dish
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacture
Dinnerware
cracked or chipped dishes.
Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
Glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Glassware
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– t erm cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
and cups
while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
Paper towels
for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for steaming.
paper
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be
labeled " M icrowave Safe" . Some plastic containers soften, as the food
Plastic
inside gets hot. " B oiling 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 to retain
Plastic wrap
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
W a x paper
r which gives protection against
r
's instructions. Do not use
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