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7.1 Recommended utensils
The following utensils are recommended for use in this unit:
• Microwave browning dish – Use this utensil to brown the exterior of small items such as steaks, chops, or
pancakes . Follow the directions provided with your browning dish .
• Microwaveable plastic wrap – Use this to retain steam . Leave a small opening for some steam to escape and
avoid placing it directly on the food .
• Paper towels and napkins – Use these for short-term heating and covering; these absorb excess moisture and
prevent spattering .
• Glass and glass-ceramic bowls and dishes – Use these for heating or cooking .
• Paper plates and cups – Use these for short-term heating at low temperatures .
• Wax paper – Use this as a cover to prevent spattering .
• Thermometers – Use only those thermometers labeled "Microwave Safe" and follow all directions . Check the
food in several places . Conventional thermometers may be used on microwave food once the food has been
removed from the oven .
The following utensils are recommended for limited use only:
• Aluminum foil – Use narrow strips of foil to prevent overcooking of exposed areas . Using too much foil can
damage your oven, so be careful . You should keep a distance of 1 .0 in . (2 .5 cm) between the aluminum foil
and the microwave oven cavity .
• Ceramic, porcelain, and stoneware – Use these if they are labeled "Microwave Safe . " If they are not labeled,
test them to ensure they can be used safely .
• Plastic – Use plastic only if it is labeled "Microwave Safe . " Other plastics can melt .
The following utensils are not recommended for use in this unit:
• Glass jars and bottles – Regular glass is too thin to be used in a microwave . It can shatter and cause damage
and injury .
• Paper bags – These are a fire hazard, except for popcorn bags that are designed for microwave use .
• Styrofoam plates and cups – These can melt and leave an unhealthy residue on food .
• Plastic storage and food containers – Containers such as margarine tubs can melt in the microwave .
• Metal utensils – These can damage to your oven . Remove all metal before cooking .
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Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish in the oven and
microwave at 100% power for 30 seconds . A dish that becomes very hot should not be used .
7.2 Recommended cooking techniques
Your microwave makes cooking easier than conventional cooking, provided you keep these considerations in mind:
• Stirring – Stir foods such as casseroles and vegetables while cooking to distribute heat evenly . Food at the
outside of the dish absorbs more energy and heats more quickly, so stir from the outside to the center . The
microwave will turn off when you open the door to stir your food .
• Arrangement – Arrange unevenly shaped foods, such as chicken pieces or chops, with the thicker,
meatier parts toward the outside of the turntable where they receive more microwave energy . To prevent
overcooking, place delicate areas, such as asparagus tips, toward the center of the turntable .
• Shielding – Shield food with narrow strips of aluminum foil to prevent overcooking . Areas that need shielding
include poultry wing tips, the ends of poultry legs, and corners of square baking dishes . Use only small
amounts of aluminum foil . Larger amounts can damage your microwave .
• Turning – Turn foods over mid-way through cooking to expose all parts to microwave energy . This is especially
important with large foods such as roasts .
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