Candy CMG 2381 MW Manuel D'instructions page 6

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 manufacture'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 nonmetallic trim. Do
not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking Follow manufacture's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make slits to
bags allow steam to escape.
Paper plates Use for short –term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended while
and cups cooking.
Paper towels Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision for a
short-term cooking only.
Parchment Use as a cover to prevent spattering or a wrap for steaming.
paper
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.
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
Thermometers
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain moisture.
Wax paper
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
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Remarks
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may cause
arcing.
M a y c a u s e a r c i n g a n d c o u l d c a u s e a f i r e i n t h e o v e n .
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed
to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may spilt or
crack.
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