Utensils; Materials You Can Use In Microwave Oven - Teka MWE 210 G Instruction Manual

UTENSILS

CAUTION
Personal Injury Hazard
It is hazardous for anyone
other than a compentent person
to carry out any service or repair
operation that involves the removal
of a cover which gives protection
against exposure to microwave
energy.

Materials you can use in microwave oven

Utensils Remarks
Aluminum foil Shielding only. Small smooth pieces can be used to cover thin parts of
meat or poultry to prevent overcooking. Arcing can occur if foil is too
close to oven walls. The foil should be at least 1 inch (2.5cm) away from
oven walls.
Browning dish Follow manufacturer's instructions. The bottom of browning dish must be
at least 3/16 inch (5mm) above the turntable. Incorrect usage may cause
the turntable to break.
Microwave-safe only. Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not use
Dinnerware
cracked or chipped dishes.
Glass jars Always remove lid. Use only to heat food until just warm. Most glass jars
are not heat resistant and may break.
Heat-resistant oven glassware only. Make sure there is no metallic trim.
Glassware
Do not use cracked or chipped dishes.
Oven cooking
Follow manufacturer's instructions. Do not close with metal tie. Make
bags
slits to allow steam to escape.
Use for short–term cooking/warming only. Do not leave oven unattended
Paper plates
and cups
while cooking.
Use to cover food for reheating and absorbing fat. Use with supervision
Paper towels
for a short-term cooking only.
Microwave-safe only. Follow the manufacturer's instructions. Should be
Plastic
labeled "Microwave Safe". Some plastic containers soften, as the food
inside gets hot. "Boiling bags" and tightly closed plastic bags should be
slit, pierced or vented as directed by package.
Microwave-safe only. Use to cover food during cooking to retain
Plastic wrap
moisture. Do not allow plastic wrap to touch food.
Thermometers Microwave-safe only (meat and candy thermometers).
See the instructions on "Materials you can use in
microwave oven or to be avoided in microwave oven."
There may be certain non-metallic utensils that are not
safe to use for microwaving. If in doubt, you can test the
utensil in question following the procedure below.
Utensil Test:
1. Fill a microwave-safe container with 1 cup of cold
water (250ml) along with the utensil in question.
2. Cook on maximum power for 1 minute.
3. Carefully feel the utensil. If the empty utensil is
warm, do not use it for microwave cooking.
4. Do not exceed 1 minute cooking time.
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