Panasonic THE GENIUS NN-R687 - Manual (Page 7)

Cookware and Utensil Guide
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
8 minutes.
Brown paper bags No May cause a fire in the oven.
Dinnerware
Microwave-Safe, only
Yes
Check manufacturers' use and care directions for suitability for
microwave heating. Some dinnerware may state on the back of the
dish, "Oven-Microwave Proof."
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 May cause arcing.
Frozen Dinner Tray
Metal
Microwave-safe
Yes
Yes
Frozen dinners may be heated in foil tray, if tray is less than %-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 tfian V 4 -inch (2 cm) deep,
remove food and place in a similar size microwave-safe container.
Glass Jars Yes Remove lid. Heat food until just warm. Most glass jars are not heat
resistant.
Glassware
Heat Resistant Oven
Glassware and
Ceramic, only
Yes Ideal for microwave cooking and browning, (see Container Test below)
Metal Twist Ties No They may cause arcing which could cause a fire in the oven.
Oven Cooking Bag
Yes
Follow manufacturers' directions. Close bag with the nylon tie
pro\nded, a strip cut from the end of the bag, or a piece of cotton
string. Do not close with metat twist tie. Make six Vi-inch (1 cm) slits by
closure.
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.
Plastic
Microwave-Safe, onty
Cookware and
Storage Dishes
Yes
Should be labeled, "Suitable for microwave heating." Check
manufacturers' directions for recommended uses. Some
mtcmwave-safe plastic dishes are not suitable for cooking foods with
high fat content.
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 cooking to retain moisture.
Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes Use only for short term reheating.
Use to bring food during cooking to retain moisture.
Thermometers
Microwave-safe, onty
Conventional Yes
No
Use only microwave-safe meat and candy thermometers.
Not suitable for use in microwave oven.
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 minute at HIGH. If the empty container is microwave oven-safe,
it should remain comfortably cool and the water should be hot. If the container is hot, it has cibsorbed some microwave energy
and should not be used. This test cannot be used for plгlstic containers.
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