GE ZSCIO00 - Manual (Page 6)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Microwave-
safe
cookware
A WARNING!
The turntable must
always be in place -when
using the oven.
The clear ^ass tray
should always he in
place when
Make sure U> use .suilahle cookware during microwave cooking. Most glass casseroles, cooking dishes,
measuring cups, custard cups, pottery or china dinnerware which does not have metallic trim, or
glaze with a metallic sheen can be used.. Some cookware is labeled “suitable for microwaving. ”
I Place food or microwavable container
directly on the clear glass tray to cook
your food.
I Use of the non-stick metal tray during
microwave cooking will result in
inferior cooking performance.
I If you are not sure if a dish is
microwave-safe, use this test: Place in
the oven both the dish you are testing
and a glass measuring cup filled with
1 cup of water—set the measuring cup
either in or next to the dish. Microwave
.SO-45 seconds at high. If the dish heats,
it should not be used for microwaving.
If the dish remains cool and only the
water in the cup heats, then the dish
is microwave-safe.
I Cookware may become hot becatise
of heat transferred from the heated
food. Oven mitts may be needed to
handle the cookware.
I Do not use recycled paper products.
Recycled paper towels, napkin.s and
waxed paper can contain metal flecks
which may cause arcing or ignite.
Paper products containing nylon or
nylon filaments should be avoided,
as they may also ignite.
I Use foil only as directed in this guide.
TV dinners may be microwaved in foil
trays less than .8/4" high; remove the
top foil cover and return the tray to the
box. When using foil in the oven, keep
the foil at least 1" away from the sides
of the oven.
I Do not use the oven to diw newspapers.
I If you use a meat thermometer while
cooking, make sure it is safe for use
in microwave ovens.
I Some styrofoam trays (like those that
meat is packaged on) have a thin strip of
metal embedded in the bottom. When
microwaved, the metal can burn the
floor of the oven or ignite a paper towel.
■ Paper towels, waxed paper and plastic
wrap can be used to cover dishes in
order to retain moisture and prevent
spattering. Be sine to vent plastic wrap
so steam can escape.
■ Not all plastic wrap is suitable for use
in microwave ovens. Check the package
for proper use.
■ “Boilable” cooking pouches and tightly
closed plastic bags should be slit,
pierced or vented as directed by
package. If they are not, plastic could
burst during or immediately after
cooking, possibly resulting in injuiw.
Also, plastic storage containers should
be at least partially uncovered because
they form a tight seal. When cooking
with containers tightly covered with
plastic wrap, remove covering carefully
and direct steam away from hands
and face.
■ Plastic cookware—Plastic cookware
designed for microwave cooking is veiw
useful, but should be used carefully.
Even microwave-safe plastic may not be
as tolerant of overcooking conditions
as are glass or ceramic materials and
may soften or char if subjected to short
periods of overcooking. In longer
exposures to overcooking, the food
and cookware could ignite.
Follow these guidelines:
1. Use mici'owave-safe plastics only
and use them in strict compliance
with the cookware manufacturer’s
recommendations.
2. Do not microwave empty containers.
,S. Do not permit children to use plastic
cookware without complete supenision.