Amana AEC2000 Manuel Du Propriétaire page 7

Never use cooking containers or covers with any metal content in your
microwave. This includes all metal and enameled metal cookware, foil, and
any metal-trimmed cookware or containers.
Glass dishes
Ceramic dishes
Microwave safe plastic
Natural fiber cloth
Non-recycled paper
Plastic wrap
Wood
• Reheat foods to a minimum internal temperature of 165°F. Food
should steam throughout, not just at the edges, and the bottom of the
dish should be hot.
• Pierce pouches, plastic wrap covers and any foods that have a
skin. This prevents an eruption in the oven and allows for expansion
and/or the escape of steam. Routine foods that should be pierced are
Potatoes, squash and tomatoes.
• Do not cook eggs in the shell or with membranes fully intact.
• Arrange foods carefully on cooking plates. For best results, foods
such as vegetables or casseroles should be arranged evenly around
the edge with slightly less in the center. The edges of the food items
should not overlap or overhang the rim of the container.
• Add moisture. Cover meats with gravy or au jus and moisten all dry
foods other than bread or pastry items.
• Place plates at the same level in oven, with space between all
cookware. Do not stack food or dishes in your oven.
• Stir your soup or tea. Air needs to be mixed in to liquids for proper
cooking. Any liquid should be vigorously stirred before cooking. This
also prevents eruption and allows for the escape of steam.
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Glass dishes with metallic trim
Ceramic dishes with metallic trim
Metal utensils or dishes
Synthetic fibers or cloth
Recycled paper
Aluminum foil
Lead crystal
• Cover foods for faster, more even cooking.
Glass lids, plastic wrap, plate covers or other
paper products may be used. Do not seal but
allow for steam to vent during cooking.
Use the following test to verify your
cooking utensils are safe for microwave
use.
1. Place dish to be tested in
microwave.
2. Fill a glass measuring cup with one
cup of water and place it next to the
dish to be tested.
3. Close the microwave door and heat
on full power for one minute.
4. Check the temperature of the dish
and water:
• If dish remains cool and water is
hot, the dish is microwave safe.
• If dish is slightly warm, use only
for short term cooking.
• If the dish is hot and water is
cool, do not use the dish in the
microwave.