Panasonic GENIUS 1100 NN-N688 - Manual (Page 7)

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ITEM MICROWAVE COMMENTS
Aluminum 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 if too much foil is used.
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
Labelled “Microwave-Safe” Yes
Check manufacturers' use and care directions for use in microwave
heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the
dish, 'Oven-Microwave Safe".
Other Dinnerware ? Use CONTAINER TEST below.
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
Microwave-safe
Yes
Yes
Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than =*A-inch
(2 cm) high. Place foil tray in center of oven. Leave at least 1-inch
(2.5 cm) space between foil tray and oven walls. Heat only 1 foil
tray in the oven at time. For containers more than ^A-inch (2 cm) deep,
remove food and place in a similar size microwave-safe container.
Glass Jars
Yes,
use caution
Remove lid. Heat food until just warm, not HOT. Most glass jars are not
heat resistant. Do not use for cooking.
Glassware
Heat Resistant
Oven Glassware &
Ceramics
Yes
Ideal for microwave cooking and browning.
(See CONTAINER TEST below)
Metal Bakeware No Not recommended for use in microwave ovens.
Metal Twist Ties No May cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Oven Cooking Bag Yes
Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie
provided, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton
string. Do not close with metal twist tie. Make six 'A-inch (1 cm) slits
near the dosure.
Paper Plates & Cups Yes
Use to warm cooked foods, and to cook foods that require short
cooking times such as hot dogs.
Paper Towels & Napkins Yes Use to warm rolls and sandwiches by microwave.
Parchment Paper Yes
Use as a cover to prevent spattering. Safe for use in microwave,
microwave/convection and conventional ovens.
Plastic
Microwave-Safe
Cookware
Yes Should be labeled, 'Suitable for microwave heating.' Check
manufacuters’ directions for recommended uses.
Reheat & Storage Yes,
use caution
Some microwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitade
for cooking foods with high fat or sugar content. The heat from hot
food may cause the plastic to warp.
Melamine No This material absorbs microwave energy. Dishes get HOT!
Plastic Foam Cups Yes
Plastic foam will melt if foods reach a high temperature. Use to bring foods to
a low serving temperature.
Plastic Wrap Yes
Use to cover food during oooleng to retain moisture and prevent spattering.
Should be labelled “Suitable for Microwave Heating”. Check package
directions.
Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes
Use only for short term reheating and to bring
food to a low senring temperature.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe, only
Conventional
Yes
No
Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Not suitable for use in microwave oven, will cause sparks and get hot.
Wax paper Yes Use as a cover to prevent spattering and to retain moisture.
CONTAINER TEST
TO TEST A CONTAINER FOR SAFE MICROWAVE OVEN USE: Fill a 1-cup glass measure with water and place it in the
microwave oven along with the container to be tested; heat one (1) minute at HIGH. If the container is microwave oven-safe, the
container should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has absorbed some microwave
energy and should NOT be used. This test cannot be used for plastic containers.
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