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Doneness signs include:
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Food steams throughout, not just at edge.
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Center bottom of dish is very hot to the touch.
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Poultry thigh joints move easily.
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Meat and poultry show no pinkness.
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Fish is opaque and flakes easily with a fork.
ABOUT SAFETY
Check foods to see that they are cooked to the following
recommended temperatures.
TEMP
FOOD
...For fresh pork, ground meat, boneless white poultry, fish,
160°F
seafood, egg dishes and frozen prepared food.
...For leftover, ready-to-reheat refrigerated, and deli and carry-out
165°F
"fresh" food.
170°F
...White meat of poultry.
180°F
...Dark meat of poultry.
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To test for doneness, insert a meat thermometer in a
thick or dense area away from fat or bone. NEVER leave
the thermometer in the food during cooking, unless it is
approved for microwave oven use.
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ALWAYS use potholders to prevent burns when handling
utensils that are in contact with hot food. Enough heat from
the food can transfer through utensils to cause skin burns.
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Avoid steam burns by directing steam away from the face
and hands. Slowly lift the farthest edge of a dish's covering
and carefully open popcorn and oven cooking bags away
from the face.
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Stay near the oven while it's in use and check cooking
progress frequently so that there is no chance of
overcooking food.
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NEVER use the cavity for storing cookbooks or other
items.
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Select store and handle food carefully to preserve its high
quality and minimize the spread of food borne bacteria.
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Keep waveguide cover clean. Food residue can cause
arcing and/or fires.
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Use care when removing items from the oven so that
utensil, your clothes or accessories do not touch the safety
door latches.
ABOUT UTENSILS AND
COVERINGS
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.
Should you wish to check if an utensil is safe for
microwaving:
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.
CCD-0006074 Rev: 09-16-22
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Browning dish
Follow manufacturer* 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 manufacturer'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 no metallic trim. Do not use cracked or
chipped dishes.
Oven cooking bags
Follow manufacturer* instructions. Do not close
with metal tie. Make slits to allow steam to escape.
Paper plates and cups
Use for short term cooking/warming only. Do not
leave oven unattended while cooking.
Paper towels
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat.
Use with supervision for a short-term cooking only.
Parchment paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering or a wrap for
steaming.
Plastic
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer*
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.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe only (meat and candy
thermometers).
Wax paper
Use as a cover to prevent splattering and retain
moisture.
Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils
Remarks
Aluminum tray
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-
safe dish.
Food carton with metal
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-
handle
safe dish.
Metal or metal-
Metal shields the food from microwave energy.
trimmed utensils
Metal trim may cause arcing.
Metal twist ties
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the
oven.
Paper bags
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid
inside when exposed to high temperature.
Wood
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave
oven and may split or crack.
The following coverings are ideal:
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Paper towels are good for covering foods for reheating and
absorbing fat while cooking bacon.
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Wax paper can be used for cooking and reheating.
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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.
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Lids that are microwave-safe are a good choice because
heat is kept near the food to hasten cooking.
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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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