Thermador MBESLFTD User Manual
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Check foods to see that they are cooked to the United States Department of
Agriculture's recommended temperatures.
TEMP FOOD
160 ºF ...for fresh pork, ground meat, fish, seafood, egg dishes and frozen
prepared food.
165 ºF ...for leftover, readyĆtĆreheat refrigerated, and deli and carryout fresh" food.
180 ºF ...poultry
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.
Item
Microwave
Comments
Aluminium Foil
yes
for shielding only
Small strips of foil can be molded around thin parts of meat or poultry to prevent
overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too close to oven wall or door and damage to
your oven will result.
Browning Dish
yes
Browning dishes are designed for microwave cooking only. Check browning dish
information for instructions and heating chart. Do not preheat for more than
6 minutes.
Brown paper bags
no
May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware:
Labeled
Microwave Safe"
yes
Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in microwave heating. Some
dinnerware may state on the back of the dish, OvenĆMicrowave Safe".
Unlabeled
Dinnerware
no
Use CONTAINER TEST on page 29.
Disposable polyester
Paperboard Dishes
yes
Some frozen foods are packaged in these dishes. Can be purchased in grocery
stores.
Fast Food Carton with
Metal Handle
no
Metal handle may cause arcing.
Frozen Dinner Tray
Metal
no
Metal can cause arcing and damage to your oven.
Frozen Dinner Tray
Microwave safe
yes
Heat only 1 tray in the oven at one time.
Glass Jars
no
Most glass jars are not heat resistant. Do not use for cooking or reheating.
Heat Resistant Oven
Glassware &
Ceramics
yes
Ideal for microwave cooking and browning. (See CONTAINER TEST on page 29).
Metal Bakeware
no
Not recommended for use in microwave ovens. Metal can cause arcing and
damage to your oven.
Metal TwistĆTies
no
May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
About food Safety and
cooking temperature
Cookware Guide