Covering
Covering food helps retain moisture, shorten cook time and
reduce spattering,
Use the lid supplied with eookware. If a lid is
not available, wax paper, paper towels or plastic wrap approved
for microwaves may be used. Plastic wrap should be turned back
at 1 corner to provide an opening to vent steam.
Stirring and Turning
Stirring and turning redistributes
heat evenly to avoid
overcooking
the outer edges of food. Stir from outside to center.
If possible, turn food over from bottom to top.
Arranging
If heating irregularly shaped or different sized foods, the thinner
parts and smaller sizes should be arranged toward the center. If
cooking several items of the same size and shape, place them in
a ring pattern, leaving the center of the ring empty.
Piercing
Before heating, use a fork or small knife to pierce or prick foods
that have a skin or membrane, such as potatoes, egg yolks,
chicken livers, hot dogs and sausage. Prick in several places to
allow steam to vent.
Shielding
Use small, flat pieces of aluminum foil to shield the thin pieces of
irregularly shaped foods, bones and foods such as chicken
wings, leg tips and fish tail. See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" first.
Standing
Time
Food will continue to cook by the natural conduction of heat even
after the microwave cycle ends. The length of standing time
depends on the volume and density of the food.
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Cookware and dinnerware must fit on the turntable. Always use
oven mitts or pot holders when handling because any dish may
become hot from heat transferred from the food. Do not use
cookware and dinnerware with gold or silver trim. Use the
following chart as a guide, then test before using.
MATERIAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Aluminum Foil,
See "Aluminum Foil and Metal" section.
Metal
Browning Dish
Bottom must be at least 3/_6in. (5 mm)
above the turntable.
Follow manufacturer's
recommendations.
Ceramic Glass,
Acceptable
for use.
Glass
China,
Follow manufacturer's
recommendations.
Earthenware
Melamine
Follow manufacturer's
recommendations.
Paper Towels,
Use non-recycled
and those approved by
Dinnerware,
the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Napkins
Plastic Wraps,
Bags, Covers,
Dinnerware,
Containers
Use those approved by the manufacturer
for microwave oven use.
MATERIAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Pottery and Clay
Follow manufacturer's
recommendations.
Styrofoam c_
Do not use in oven.
Straw, Wicker,
Do not use in oven.
Wooden
Containers
Wax Paper
Acceptable
for use.
To Test Cookware
or Dinnerware
for Microwave
Use:
1. Put cookware or dinnerware in oven with 1 cup (250 mL) of
water beside it.
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the
water stays cool.
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Always use oven mils or pot holders when removing dishes from
the microwave oven.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the oven. If not
used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur and cause
damage to the oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the oven, aluminum foil for
shielding, and approved meat thermometers
may be used with
the following guidelines:
•
Never allow aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity
walls, ceiling or floor.
•
Always use the turntable.
•
Never allow contact with another metal object during
cooking.
Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-
approved meat thermometers,
skewers, twist ties, foil liners such
as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or silver
trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the oven.
For Use with Grill Element
When using the grill element for non-grill functions (without grill
rack), use the provided pan or oven-proof
cookware (glass or
ceramic glass).
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