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MATERIAL
RECOMMENDATIONS
Paper: Towels,
Use nonrecycled and those approved by
Dinnerware,
the manufacturer for microwave oven use.
Napkins
Plastic: Wraps,
Use those approved by the manufacturer
Bags, Covers,
for microwave oven use.
Dinnerware,
Containers
Pottery and Clay
Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Silicone
Follow manufacturer's recommendations.
Bakeware
Straw, Wicker,
Do not use in microwave oven.
Wooden
Containers
Wax Paper
Acceptable for use.
To Test Cookware or Dinnerware for Microwave Use:
1. Place cookware or dinnerware in microwave oven with 1 cup
(250 mL) of water beside it.
2. Cook at 100% cooking power for 1 minute.
Do not use cookware or dinnerware if it becomes hot and the
water stays cool.
Aluminum Foil and Metal
Always use oven mitts or pot holders when removing dishes from
the microwave oven.
Aluminum foil and some metal can be used in the microwave
oven. If not used properly, arcing (a blue flash of light) can occur
and cause damage to the microwave oven.
OK for Use
Racks and bakeware supplied with the microwave oven (on some
models), aluminum foil for shielding, and approved meat
thermometers may be used with the following guidelines:
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To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow
aluminum foil or metal to touch the inside cavity walls,
ceiling or floor.
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Always use the turntable.
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To avoid damage to the microwave oven, do not allow
contact with another metal object during microwave cooking.
Do Not Use
Metal cookware and bakeware, gold, silver, pewter, non-
approved meat thermometers, skewers, twist ties, foil liners
such as sandwich wrappers, staples and objects with gold or
silver trim or a metallic glaze should not be used in the
microwave oven.
For Use with Convection System
Any ovenproof bakeware may be used during Manual Bake
cycles, but only microwave-safe, ovenproof bakeware may be
used for combination (microwaves + convection) cycles. Follow
instructions on the display during convection programming.
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Use only ovenproof cookware for all convection (baking and
roasting) cycles. See "Bake" and "Roast" sections.
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Do not use metal bakeware during stage cooking. See
"Cooking in Stages" section.
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Do not use metal bakeware during combination cycles. Some
automatic Cook, Bake and Roast programs use combination
cooking. Follow instructions on the display during
programming. Manual Roast may also be programmed for
combination cooking.
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Use only microwave-safe, ovenproof cookware for all non-
Bake convection or combination cycles.
For Use with Grill Element
Use only microwave-safe, ovenproof cookware, such as glass or
ceramic glass, for automatic Grill and Manual Grill cycles.
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Do not place cookware on grill rack.
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Place cookware directly on the turntable. Cookware may be
used under the grill rack to catch drippings.
Microwave Cooking Power
Many recipes for microwave cooking specify which cooking
power to use by percent, name or number. For example,
70%=Medium-High.
Use the following chart as a general guide for the suggested
cooking power of specific foods.
PERCENT/NAME
USE
100%, High (default
Quick heating convenience foods and
setting)
foods with high water content, such as
soups, beverages and most vegetables.
90%
Cooking small tender pieces of meat,
ground meat and poultry pieces.
Heating cream soups.
80%
Heating rice, pasta or stirrable
casseroles.
Cooking and heating foods that need a
cook power lower than high, such as
meat loaf.
70%,
Reheating a single serving of food.
Medium-High
Cooking fish fillets.
60%
Cooking sensitive foods such as cheese
and egg dishes, pudding and custards.
Cooking non-stirrable casseroles, such
as lasagna.
50%, Medium
Cooking ham, whole poultry, whole fish
and pot roasts.
Simmering stews.
40%
Heating bread, rolls and pastries.
30%, Medium-Low
Melting chocolate, butter and
marshmallows.
20%
Defrosting bread, fish, meats, poultry and
precooked foods.
Softening ice cream, butter and cheese.
10%, Low
Taking chill out of fruit.
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