Kenmore 88762 - Manual (Page 30)

UTENSILS
MATERIALS TO USE
IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
OVENPROOF GLASS
Ovenware (treated for high-intensity heat), such as utility
dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid
measuring cups, casseroles and bowls without metallic
trimming.
CHINA
Bowls, cups, serving pieces, plates and platters without
metallic trimming.
POTTERY
Dishes, cups, mugs and serving pieces without metallic
trimming.
PLASTIC
Plastic wrap may be used as a cover. Lay the plastic wrap
loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. The dish
should be deep enough so that plastic wrap will not touch
the food. As the food heats, it may cause the wrap to melt
wherever it touches the food. Plastic dishes, cups,
semirigid freezer containers and plastic bags are usable
for short-time cooking. Use with care as some softening
of the plastic may occur with heat from the food.
PAPER
Paper towels, waxed paper, paper napkins and paper
plates are usable.
UTENSIL TEST: A simple way to find out if a utensil can
be used for microwave cooking is to place it empty on the
cooking tray. Close the door and set the time to 30
seconds (1/2 minute). Then touch START. If the utensil
is warm to the touch at the end of this time, it should not
be used for microwave cooking.
CAUTION: Always make sure that closed utensils are
opened and plastic pouches of vegetables (or other food
items) are pierced before cooking. Tightly closed utensils
could explode.
MATERIALS TO AVOID USING
IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
METAL UTENSILS
Metal utensils are not recommended because the metal
shields the food from microwave energy on the bottom
and on the sides, causing uneven cooking results. Metal
utensils will also cause arcing and can damage the
microwave oven.
METAL DECORATION
Metal-trimmed or metal-banded dinnerware, casserole
dishes, etc., should not be used. The metal trim interferes
with normal cooking and may damage the dish.
CENTURA® TABLEWARE
Corning Glass does not recom.mend the use of its
Centura® tableware or Corelle®closed-handIed cups for
microwave cooking.
ALUMINUM FOIL
Large sheets or pieces of aluminum foil should be
avoided because they will hinder cooking and may cause
harmful arcing. However, smaller pieces may be used to
cover areas such as poultry legs and wings. Any aluminum
foil used should be at least 1 inch from the side walls of
oven.
WOOD
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out when used in the
microwave oven and may split or crack.
OTHER
Avoid using brown paper and cracked. Hawed or chipped
utensils, including ovenproof glassware.
CAUTION: Do not use metal ties on any paper or
plastic bags; the ties become hot and could cause a fire.
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