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Appropriate containers and coverings help assure
good cooking results.
cover them with lids, wax paper or plastic wrap.
If you are not sure if a dish is microwave safe, see
the Microwave Tips section.
Never use tight-sealing plastic covers—
they can prevent steam from escaping and
cause food to overcook.
Use microwave-safe casseroles
or bowls for entrees and
vegetables. Cover with
lids that fit. If lids are not
available, use plastic wrap or
be lo&e over food to allow for
expansion. Seal by pressing plastic
wrap firmly around edges.
For frozen entrees in
paperboard trays,
Thick
tray.
entrees may take
longer to cook.
For frozen foods in metal trays, remove foil
covering and baked goods, reinsert tray into box
and close ends of box.
Slit plastic pouches
1 inch as shown.
Break
up
food
thoroughly after
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Match the amount of food to the size of the
container. Fill containers at least half full.
Be sure the outside of the cooking container and
the inside of the microwave oven are dry before
placing food in the oven. Beads of moisture turning
into steam can mislead the sensor.
Stir or
rotate food after the beeping signal
if required. See the Automatic Cooking
Control Guide.
Use oblong or square
containers for
chicken or corn on
the cob. Plastic wrap
covering should be
loose over food to
allow for expansion.
Seal by pressing
plastic wrap firmly
around edges.
Paper plates—while they
may be used for Time and --; ''
Temperature Cooking and
Defrosting, do not use
them
with
automatic
cooking. Use microwave-
safe plates or bowls for
reheating. Cover with plastic wrap or wax paper.
Follow the Automatic
Cooking
Control
Guide
setting
for
casseroles. Cover
casserole meat and
vegetables with sauce.
Cool hot ingredients or
sauces. If t~ey are not
cool. use Time Cook.
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