Microwave Utensil Guide - Bosch HMV 3061 U Use And Care Manual

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Microwave utensil guide

Use
Oven proof glass (specifically treated for high
intensity heat):
Utility dishes, loaf dishes, pie plates, cake plates,
liquid measuring cups, casseroles and bowls liquid measuring cups casseroles and bowls
without metallic trim.
China:
Bowls cups serving plates and platters without Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without
metallic trim.
Plastic:
Plastic wrap (as a cover) lay the plastic wrap Plastic wrap (as a cover) - lay the plastic wrap
loosely over the dish and press it to the sides. Vent
plastic wrap by turning back one edge slightly to
allow excess steam to escape. The dish should
be deep enough so that the plastic wrap will not p g
touch the food. Use plastic dishes, cups,
semi-rigid freezer containers and plastic bags for
short cooking times. Use these with care because
the plastic may soften from the heat of the food.
Paper:
Paper towls, waxed paper, paper napkins and
paper plates with no metallic trim or design. Look
for the manufacturer s label for any special for the manufacturer s label for any special
instructions for use in the microwave oven.
When the microwave is operated in exhaust mode simultaneously with a different
burner, care must be taken to ensure that there is an adequate supply of fresh air
which will be needed by the burner for combustion.
CAUTION: Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning - Provide adequate air
intake so combustion gases are not drawn back into the room.
Do not use regular cooking thermometers in oven. Most cooking thermometers
contain mercury and may cause electrical arc, malfunction, or damage to the oven.
To avoid pacemaker malfunction, consult physician or pacemaker manufacturer
about effects of microwave energy on pacemaker.
Do not use
Metal utensils:
Metal shields the food from microwave energy and produces uneven
cooking. Also, avoid metal skewers, thermometers or foil trays. Metal
utensils can cause arcing, which can damage your microwave oven. utensils can cause arcing which can damage your microwave oven
Metal decoration:
Bowls, cups, serving plates and platters without metallic trim.
Al Aluminum foil:
Avoid large sheets of aluminum foil because they hinder cooking and may
cause harmful arcing. Use small pieces of foil to shield poultry legs and
wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls of the wings. Keep ALL aluminum foil at least 1 inch from the side walls of the
oven cavity and door of the microwave.
Wood:
Wooden bowls and boards will dry out and may split or crack when you use
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them in the microwave oven. Baskets made of wood will react in the same h
way.
Tightly covered utensils:
Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered cookware. Be sure to leave openings for steam to escape from covered cookware
Pierce plastic pouches of vegetables or other food items before cooking.
Tightly closed pouches may explode.
Brown paper:
Avoid using brown paper bags. They absorb heat and can burn.
Flawed or chipped cooking utensils:
Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break in the oven. Any utensil that is cracked, flawed or chipped may break in the oven.
Metal twist ties:
Remove metal twist ties from plastic or paper bags. They become hot and
could cause a fire.
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