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About Utensils and Coverings
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It is not necessary to buy all new cookware. Many pieces already in your kitchen
can be used successfully in your new microwave oven. Make sure the utensil
does not touch the interior walls during cooking.
Use these utensils for safe microwave cooking and reheating
• glass ceramic
• heat-resistant glass
• microwave-safe plastics
• paper plates
• microwave-safe pottery, stoneware and porcelain
• browning dish
These items can be used for short-time reheating of foods that have little fat or
sugar in them:
• wood, straw, wicker
DO NOT USE
• metal pans and bake ware
• dishes with metallic trim
• non-heat-resistant glass
• non-microwave-safe plastic
• recycled paper bags
• food storage bags
• metal twist-ties
Should you wish to check if a dish is safe for microwaving, place the empty dish
in the microwave oven and microwave on HIGH for 30 seconds. A dish which
becomes very hot should not be used.
The following coverings are ideal:
• Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and absorbing fat while
cooking bacon.
• Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
• Plastic wrap that is specially marked for microwave use can be used for cooking
and reheating. DO NOT allow plastic wrap to touch food. Vent so steam can
escape.
• Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice because heat is kept near the
food to hasten cooking.
• Oven cooking bags are good for large meats or foods that need tenderizing.
DO NOT use metal twist ties. Remember to slit bag so steam can escape.
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