Sears 85951 - Manual (Page 32)

UTENSILS
MATERIALS TO USE
IN YOUR MICROWAVE OVEN
OVENPROOF GLASS
Ovenware (treated (or high-intensity heat), such as utility
dishes, bread dishes, pie plates, cake plates, liquid
measuring cups, casseroles and bowls w/ihouf 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
{'/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 micro­
wave 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 recommend the use of its Cen­
tura® tableware or Corelle® closed handle cups for micro­
wave cooking.
ALUMINUM FOIL
Large sheets or pieces of aluminum (oil 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, flawed 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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