Kenmore 721.66464 - Manual (Page 7)

UNDERSTANDING YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
COOKWARE GUIDE
Most heat-resistant, non-metallic cookware is safe for use in your microwave oven. However, to test cookware
before using, follow these steps:
1. Place the empty cookware in the microwave oven.
2. Measure 1 cup of water in a glass measuring cup and place it in the oven beside the cookware.
3. Microwave on 100% power for 1 minute. If the dish is warm, it should not be used for microwave cooking.
USE DO NOT USE
Ovenproof Glass Metal Utensil
• Glass treated for use in high-intensity heat • Metal shields food from microwave energy and
includes utility dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake produces uneven cooking. Avoid metal skewers,
plates, liquid measuring cups, casseroles, and bowls thermometers, or foil trays.
without metallic trim.
• Metal utensils can cause arcing, which is a
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• Bowls, cups, serving plates, and platters without
metallic trim can be used in your oven.
discharge of electric current. Arcing can damage
your microwave oven.
Metal Decoration
Plastic
• Do not use metal-trimmed or metal-banded
dinnerware, casserole dishes, etc.
• When using plastic wrap as a cover, make sure that
the dish is deep enough so the plastic wrap does not Centura™ Tableware
touch the food. As the food heats, it may melt the • The Corning Company recommends that you
plastic wrap wherever the wrap touches the food. do not use Centura tableware and some Corelle™
• Place plastic wrap loosely over the top of the dish closed-handle cups for microwave
and secure it by pressing the wrap to the sides of cooking.
the dish.
• Vent by turning back one corner of the plastic wrap.
Aluminum Foil
This will allow excess steam to escape.
• Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because
• Use plastic dishes, cups, semi-rigid freezer
they hinder cooking and may cause arcing.
containers, and plastic bags only for short time
• Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs
cooking. Use these with care because the
and wings.
plastic may soften from the heat of the food. • Keep all aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the walls
Paper
• Microwave-safe paper towels, waxed paper, paper
and door of the oven.
Wood
napkins, and paper plates with no metallic trim or • Wooden bowls, boards, and baskets will dry out and
design can be used in your oven. may split or crack when you use them in the
• Refer to the manufacturer’s label for use of any
microwave oven.
paper product in the microwave oven.
Tightly Closed Containers
• Tightly closed cookware can explode. Be sure
to leave an opening for steam to escape from
covered cookware.
Brown Paper
• Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb
heat and could burn.
Metal Twist Ties
• Always remove metal twist ties as they can become
hot and cause a fire.