Thecooking method used determines thecookware t hatcanbeused. T osimplify c hoices, u secookware t hatisapproved
forallthreecooking methods:microwave, convection a ndcombination.
Select
Avoid
Heatresistant g lass
Non-heat resistant g lass
Ceramics o r china
Metal t rimmed ceramics o r china
Pyrex
Metal c ookware
Heatresistant n on-stick u tensils,
Metal c ooking utensils
suchas spatulas
Microwave c ookware t hatis safe
Paper p roducts, straw, w icker a nd
to450 ° F
wood
Handles t hataresecure
Cookware w ithlooseor broken
handles
Canning
Canning
is not recommended
in
microwave
or combination
ovens.
When heating liquids in the micro-
wave oven, especially
for extended
periods
of time, superheating
can
occur. This condition
may result in
boil over or possible eruption when
the liquid is disturbed
or a jar is
sealed.
Damage incurred by using the oven
for canning, or attempting to can, is
not covered under warranty.
Do not use metal utensils or pots in the oven.
Cooking
hints
Covering
A cover will trap heat and steam, causing food to heat more
quickly. Always use a lid approved for both convection and
microwave cooking.
Stirring
Redistributes heat in foods. Always stir from the outside toward
the center of the dish.
Piercing
Pierce the shell, skin or membrane of foods before heating to
prevent bursting.
Turning
Large foods should be turned so that the top and bottom heat
evenly.
Arrangement
Do not stack food. Arrange in a single layer on a dish safe for
combination cooking.
Standing
Foods often need to stand from 2 to 15 minutes after being
Time
removed from the oven. This finishes cooking. Normally an
internal temperature
will continue to rise approximately
5 to
10 ° F during standing time.
Spacing
Arrange individual foods, such as potatoes, in a circle and at
least 1 inch apart. This helps food heat more evenly.
Oven Rack
A metal rack is provided
with the
oven for
use in convection
and
combination
oven
modes.
The
metal rack should not be used in the
oven during microwave only mode.
Metal will cause arcing, which could
result in damage to the oven.
Popcorn
Popcorn should only be cooked in a
specially
designed
microwave
pop-
corn popper or in a commercially pre-
pared microwave-safe
popcorn bag.
Do not use a popper designed
to
focus or concentrate energy or heat.
Popcorn should also be popped only
while oven is in microwave
mode. If
convection heat is present, popcorn
may scorch, burn or catch fire.
If using a microwave popcorn popper,
do not use the popcorn pad. Follow
manufacturer's
instructions
for time
setting.
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